Egyptian Transport Minister Kaml El-Wazir visited the Saudi Embassy in Cairo on September 22, 2026, to congratulate Ambassador Saleh bin Eid Al-Hussaini on Saudi Arabia's National Day. This gesture underscores the strong historical and fraternal ties between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, El-Wazir conveyed President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's and Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli's greetings to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
El-Wazir emphasized that Egypt-Saudi relations represent a model of fraternal and strategic ties, built on historical bonds and a shared destiny. He highlighted the recent visit of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Egypt, which reflected the depth and strength of these relations. The minister expressed his wishes for Saudi Arabia's continued progress and prosperity, reiterating Egypt's commitment to strengthening cooperation between the two nations.
The Egyptian minister noted that the upcoming phase requires continued collaboration and expanding partnership in economic, investment, and trade areas. He stressed the importance of maximizing the use of available resources and capabilities to increase cooperation and joint projects, benefiting both nations. The Egyptian-Saudi Higher Coordination Council serves as a key framework for coordinating efforts and advancing bilateral cooperation.
El-Wazir highlighted significant cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in the transportation and logistics sectors. He mentioned the importance of the Southern Arab Trade Corridor, connecting Europe and Gulf countries through Egypt. This corridor provides an integrated logistics pathway from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, enhancing trade and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Egypt has embarked on implementing eight integrated logistics corridors, connecting Red Sea and Mediterranean ports to inland areas via modern rail and road networks. These developments aim to reduce transportation times, costs, and enhance Egypt's economic competitiveness. The vision aligns with Egypt's goal of becoming a regional logistics hub, connecting with Gulf, Arab, African, European, and Asian markets.
Ambassador Saleh bin Eid Al-Hussaini expressed his appreciation for Minister El-Wazir's congratulations, reaffirming the strong brotherly ties between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. He emphasized that the two nations enjoy comprehensive support from their leaders, fostering a strategic partnership across various sectors. The ambassador noted that the current phase presents promising opportunities for deepening economic, investment, and trade cooperation.
Saudi Arabia prioritizes strengthening cooperation with Egypt, considering it a strategic partner. The ambassador highlighted the potential for increased collaboration, leveraging the capabilities of both nations to achieve mutual benefits and support inclusive development. The two countries' relations have been consistently nurtured by their leaders, solidifying a robust foundation for future cooperation and joint projects.
Key points
- Egypt and Saudi Arabia strengthen bilateral ties in transportation and logistics sectors.
- Egyptian Transport Minister congratulates Saudi Ambassador on National Day.
- Egypt aims to become a regional logistics hub, connecting with global markets.
