Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation Samah El-Hefny and President of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), Florent Serge Dzota, discussed on Thursday ways to further boost co-operation between the two sides to promote integration and raise international standards in air transport across Africa.
El-Hefny and Dzota held talks during the 2nd edition of El Alamein International Air and Space Show 2026.
The two sides also addressed preparations for the upcoming extraordinary ICAO Assembly and the seventh Air Transport Conference, scheduled for November, including ministerial priorities to be announced in line with ICAO strategies for building a sustainable aviation industry.
The meeting also covered issues of common interest, stressing the importance of developing unified visions and exchanging expertise to support the future of civil aviation in Africa.
El-Hefny reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to advancing African co-operation in aviation, highlighting the country’s role in helping the sector adapt to global changes.
Dzota expressed appreciation for Egypt’s active role in supporting African civil aviation, praising its expertise and capabilities and their potential contribution to the sector’s development.
