Prime Minister Sherif Ismail opened on Wednesday the 49th session of Cairo International Fair with the participation of trade, investment, supply and petroleum ministers.

Some 300 companies representing 12 countries are taking part in the event.

The fair, built on a 24,000 square meters area, will run till March 25.

The premier toured the different pavilions of the fair, an important annual gathering aiming at boosting trade and investments.