Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Tarek Qabil met with his Iraqi counterpart Mohamed Shayaa to discuss the measures to activate the Egyptian Iraqi Business Council, Al-Bawaba News reported Friday. Both officials stressed their countries' keenness on boosting joint economic bilateral ties. Earlier this week Iraqi Minister of Industry held a meeting with Qabil to discuss the investments opportunities. "A delegation representing the ministry in addition to several Egyptian businessmen are upon preparing for a visit to Iraq," Qabil revealed, signaling to ministry's will to hold two fairs for Egyptian products in Iraq during March and April.