Egypt's foreign trade minister is asking for a local Apple Store

Apple could expand its worldwide network of brick and mortar Apple Store into Egypt, as the country's foreign trade minister has given the company an explicit invite to do so.Cairo, Egypt - Image Credit: Zienauto/WikimediaThe introduction of an Apple Store in a country is a strong sign of interest by Apple to expand sales in the territory. If talks result in action, the first retail Apple Store could eventually open up in Egypt.Apple Director of Government Affairs for the Middle East and Pakistan Omar El-Rifai met with the Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan El-Khatib, on June 2, according to Egyptian Streets. The meeting was about Apple's presence and potential growth in the country. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums