Trade and Industry Minister Tarek Qabil said he agreed with his Algerian counterpart Abdul Salam Bushoarb to prepare for holding a meeting for the Egyptian-Algerian business council in the coming few months.

In a press release on Monday, the ministry said the meeting will aim to activate the council's role in fostering bilateral relations.

This came on the sidelines of the Business for Africa, Egypt and the World Forum wrapped up its work on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Bushoarb asserted his country's keenness on boosting mutual relations in all fields especially economy and industry.

He also added that Algeria invites Egyptian businessmen to invest in his country.