CAIRO Dec 31: An Egyptian trade fair is to be held in Iran in June, the first in 20 years, Egyptian officials said yesterday, reports AFP.

A variety of Egyptian products will be on display at the fair from June 21-26, The MENA news agency quoted organiser Mohammad Said Saleh as saying.

"Iran is one of the most important Asian markets as well as a transit point for Egyptian products towards the Muslim nations" of Central Asia, he said, adding that the fair world provide an opportunity for Iranian and Egyptian businessmen to discuss joint ventures.

An Egyptian parliamentary delegation flew to Iran this month for the first visit of its kind in 20 years.