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MOU with Annaba, Algeria to Strengthen Relationship Nelson Mandela Bay

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber this morning hosted a high-level international delegation from Nelson Mandela Bay’s twinned city, Annaba in Algeria.

In an effort to strengthen economic ties between the two cities, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, Nafcoc Nelson Mandela Bay and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Seybouse – Annaba.

This co-operation agreement aims to ensure that the twinning of Nelson Mandela Bay and Annaba has a beneficial impact on the business communities of both cities.

Through the MOU, the three Chambers will endeavour to:

  • promote economic collaboration between Annaba and Nelson Mandela Bay.
  • facilitate linkages between companies in Annaba and Nelson Mandela Bay.
  • support the commercial and industrial aspects of the relationship between the two municipalities.

“We are glad to forge closer ties with the Chamber in our sister city,” says Mr Kevin Hustler, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. “Through this co-operation agreement, we hope to unlock trade and investment opportunities for business in Nelson Mandela Bay and our twin city, and to deliver practical benefits to the business community.”

Co-operation between the two cities will centre on trade and investment opportunities, as well as the exchange of skills and technology.

The Annaba delegation consited of; Mr Bensaid (Abdallah Nabil) – Mayor of Annaba, Mr Amrani (Jassim Toufik) – Deputy Mayor of Annaba, Mr Ghimouz (Abderrachid) – Chair of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Annaba, Mr Tiar (Lyazid) – Director of Housing and Local Facilities, Mr Benader (Salim) – Director of Education and Ms Alouani (Hacina) – Elected at the Popular Assembly of the Wilaya.

Annaba is a coastal city in the northeastern corner of Algeria near the river Seybouse and the Tunisian border. It is located in Annaba Province. It is the fourth largest city in Algeria and a leading industrial centre in eastern Algeria.

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