Egyptian Transport Minister, Kaml El-Wazir, recently met with Hungarian Transport Minister, David Vitez, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in various transportation fields. The meeting was attended by Wagdí Rizwan, Egyptian Deputy Minister of Transport for Electric Traction and Railways. El-Wazir emphasized the depth of Egyptian-Hungarian relations and the desire to strengthen joint cooperation in transportation, especially in railways.
Vitez praised the strong relations between the two countries and the significant development in Egypt's transportation sector, which he witnessed during his recent visit to Egypt. He expressed Hungary's willingness to exchange expertise with Egypt. The two ministers discussed the latest developments in their cooperation in railways and explored ways to enhance their collaboration in various transportation fields.
El-Wazir and Vitez reviewed the current state of cooperation in railways and examined ways to strengthen their partnership in transportation. They also discussed exchanging expertise and leveraging the capabilities and experiences of both countries to develop public transportation systems, railways, and green transportation.
Following the meeting, El-Wazir visited the InnoTrans exhibition, where he inspected various booths of international and local companies participating in the event. These companies are involved in implementing diverse projects in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Transport across different sectors.
At the exhibition, El-Wazir held a series of meetings with executives from these companies, starting with Josef Marino, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hitachi. They discussed the progress of several joint projects, including the implementation of signaling, communication, and control systems for the Alexandria Metro project.
El-Wazir also met with Martin Sezon, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alstom. They reviewed the latest developments in the Monorail projects and the sixth line of the Cairo Metro. Additionally, they discussed the progress of Alstom's industrial complex in the New Borg El Arab City, which will produce various types of trains, including metro, tram, and electric light rail trains.
During his visit, El-Wazir emphasized the importance of localizing the transportation industry in Egypt, in line with the government's directives. He highlighted the ministry's efforts to deepen local manufacturing, increase the local component, and reduce reliance on imports. The minister also praised the role of Egyptian companies, such as Trust, in manufacturing train seats and buses, and their potential for exporting to external markets.
Key points
- Strengthening cooperation between Egypt and Hungary in transportation, particularly in railways and green transport.
