Egypt’s President met with the Ministry of Transport team to review the development of the Port of Damietta and ongoing transport projects.
Discussions included progress on the 116 km Ring Road around Greater Cairo, as well as maintenance and expansion of the 6th of October Bridge to accommodate increasing traffic.
Expansion efforts for a sustainable public transport network were also addressed, including the second phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, development of river bus services in Greater Cairo, preparations for the operation of the East Nile Monorail, and implementation of the high-speed electric train network.
Plans to transfer the Alexandria–Matrouh railway line between the Fouka region and Sidi Abdel Rahman station in Marsa Matrouh, along with updates on the sixth metro line project, were also reviewed.
The meeting further covered developments in Egypt’s maritime transport strategy under Vision 2030, including seaport expansion projects such as new piers and terminals, breakwaters, dredging works and navigation channel deepening.
Efforts to strengthen cooperation with African countries, particularly Djibouti and Tanzania, through joint development projects were also highlighted.
The President emphasised the importance of completing all transport projects on schedule, maintaining high quality standards, advancing mass transit systems, localising the transport industry, and maximising the value of existing infrastructure to support investment, tourism and job creation.
