Afreximbank releases date for 33rd Annual Meetings in Egypt

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) said on Friday it would hold its 33rd Annual Meetings (AAM2026) in El Alamein, Egypt, in June under the theme “Intra-African Trade and Industrialisation: Pathway to Economic Sovereignty.”

The meetings will bring together African Heads of State, government officials, private sector leaders, financial institutions, academics and international partners to discuss ways to strengthen regional value chains, promote industrialisation, and support economic growth across the continent.

Afreximbank President and Chairman, Dr. George Elombi, said the bank aimed to prioritise the processing of goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

“With the current global turmoil, marked by policy uncertainty and intensifying geopolitical tensions, Africans must look inwards for solutions relevant to their challenges. We must wean ourselves off trade in commodities, expand investment in processing, build regional value chains, and consume our products,” Elombi said.

Egypt’s Central Bank Governor, Hassan Abdalla, said hosting the meetings reflected Egypt’s commitment to supporting African trade and industrialisation.

“Hosting the AAM2026 in El Alamein reflects Egypt’s continued commitment to supporting African institutions strengthening intra-African trade and advancing the continent’s industrialization and long-term economic transformation,” Abdalla said.

This year’s AAM2026 will be held under the theme “Intra-African Trade and Industrialisation: Pathway to Economic Sovereignty”, underscoring the growing imperative for African countries to harness internal capacities, strengthen regional value chains, and accelerate industrial transformation as a foundation for sustainable and resilient growth.

AAM2026 will provide a platform for delegates to engage with decision-makers, access trade finance, structure partnerships, and identify bankable projects across Africa.

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