Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir to review Damietta Port development plans and other major transport projects. The meeting covered a comprehensive upgrade for the port, alongside progress on Cairo's 116-km ring road expansion and 6th of October Bridge upgrades.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi held a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir to evaluate plans for Damietta Port development and other significant transport initiatives, according to the presidency. Discussions encompassed a comprehensive upgrade plan for Damietta Port, progress in expanding and improving Cairo's 116-kilometre ring road, and enhancements to the 6th of October Bridge to ease traffic congestion. Officials addressed the expansion of environmentally friendly public transport, including the second phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Minister Al-Wazir provided updates on river bus services across Greater Cairo, preparations for the East Nile monorail, advances in the high-speed electric rail network, and plans for the sixth metro line. The meeting covered rerouting sections of the Alexandria-Matrouh railway line as part of efforts to modernise Egypt's rail network. Attention turned to strategies for advancing the maritime transport sector, aiming to position Egypt as a regional hub for logistics and transit trade via port expansions, new berths, and deepened navigation channels. Minister Al-Wazir highlighted ongoing cooperation with African countries such as Djibouti and Tanzania on joint transport projects. Al-Sisi emphasised the need to complete all transport projects on schedule and to the highest standards, particularly public transport systems, to enhance services, attract investment, boost tourism, localise transport industries, and leverage existing infrastructure for economic growth and job creation.
