Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El-Hefny on Thursday received a high-level Liberian delegation led by Director General of the Liberian National Tourism Association (LNTA) Eva Cooper and Director General of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) Julius David Dennis.
The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral aviation co-operation and exploring a direct Cairo–Monrovia air route.
During the meeting, Minister El-Hefny reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to expanding African connectivity, announcing a comprehensive feasibility study covering economic, operational and marketing aspects, including passenger demand, expected returns, flight frequencies, operational incentives and Cairo Airport’s potential as a regional transit hub.
Its findings will be presented to Egyptian airlines to assess commercial viability and available resources.
The Liberian delegation outlined plans to upgrade Roberts International Airport and develop its passenger and cargo hub capabilities, highlighting Monrovia’s strategic links to West Africa, Europe and America.
Discussions also covered tourism promotion, including Liberia’s coastal, cultural and environmental attractions.International Tourism Investment Officer at LNTA and African Tourism Board Chief Operating Officer Nancy Abdel Hadi proposed joint tourism programmes and integrated itineraries.
The meeting follows a November 10 memorandum of understanding between the Liberian side and EgyptAir covering aviation co-operation and tourism promotion.
Both sides agreed to pursue technical coordination, review the feasibility study and expand bilateral cooperation.
