Egypt’s Minister of Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, met with heads and delegations of Arab chambers of commerce, industry, and agriculture.
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa attended the meeting.
Addressing the meeting, El-Wazir stressed that deeper regional integration has become essential amid global challenges, particularly in supply chains, energy security, and rising transport costs.
He also highlighted that the transport and logistics sector is now a key driver of economic growth, investment attraction, and export competitiveness, rather than just a supporting sector.
Egypt has adopted a comprehensive strategy in recent years to develop this sector and position itself as a regional hub for transport, logistics, and transit trade, leveraging its strategic location, he noted.
El-Wazir pointed to plans to establish seven international logistics corridors linking production zones with ports and markets, which are expected to boost both domestic and international trade, complement the Suez Canal’s role, and enhance multi-modal transport efficiency.
He also reviewed ongoing regional connectivity projects, including the Arab Transport Line between Egypt and Jordan, as well as oil transport initiatives linking the Gulf to Europe through Egypt, supporting its goal of becoming a regional energy hub.
The Egyptian government is carrying out a wide-ranging transport development plan with investments exceeding LE2 trillion, covering roads, bridges, railways, green transport, and seaports, he said.
The plan also includes establishing 33 dry ports and logistics zones, such as those in 6th of October and 10th of Ramadan.
El-Wazir reaffirmed Egypt’s readiness to expand co-operation with Arab countries through joint projects that promote trade, development, and shared economic interests.
