Bilateral meeting between the Presidents of the African and World Contractors Federations to explore opportunities for joint cooperation

On the sidelines of the CICA Autumn General Assembly meetings in Paris, Eng. Hassan Abdelaziz, President of the African Federation for Construction Contractors’ Associations (AFCCA), held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Juan Armando Vicuña, President of the Confederation of International Contractors’ Associations (CICA), on Thursday, 20 November 2025, during which they discussed the latest developments in the contracting sector at both regional and international levels.

The meeting addressed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two federations and to support direct communication among member associations, in a manner that helps open broader horizons for African construction companies to benefit from available opportunities in infrastructure and sustainable development projects, in addition to the exchange of technical and organizational expertise.

During the meeting, Eng. Hassan Abdelaziz extended an official invitation to the CICA President to attend the General Assembly meeting of the African Federation for Construction Contractors’ Associations (AFCCA), scheduled to be held in Cairo in June 2026. The invitation aims to enable direct meetings with representatives of the African member associations and to explore ways to further develop cooperation between them and CICA, as well as to enhance channels of communication and coordination with CICA on issues of mutual interest.