Speaking to Express.co.uk DUP MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson spoke of how Brexit had allowed the UK to re-establish itself on the world stage. "The Suez canal economic zone presents a terrific opportunity for UK companies where a company can export across North Africa and the Middle East and the Gulf regions. READ MORE ON OUR BREXIT LIVE BLOGBrexit Britain could see an explosion in trade with Africa according to Jeffrey DonaldsonThe Suez Canal is one of the world's most heavily used shipping lanes and separates Asia from Africa. Sir Jeffrey said Brexit provided the "means of accessing new trade opportunities across the region". The Egypt envoy's interview with Express.co.uk is just one of a series of interviews with the UK's trade representatives, looking at post-Brexit trading opportunities.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 04, 2021 21:00 UTC