Minister of Trade and Industry Tarek Qabil on Tuesday issued a decision forming the Egyptian side to the Egyptian-Kenyan Business Council.

The decision stated that the term of the council will be three years from publishing the decision in the official gazette.

According to the decision, the head of the Egyptian side to the council should refer a report to the minister about the council's activities every six months, said Qabil in press statements.

The council in its new formation will help enhance trade exchange between both sides, he added, noting that it will work for encouraging the Kenyan private sector to set up joint projects in both countries.