The head of the Suez Canal Authority Osama Rabie stressed on Monday the great interest the Egyptian state attaches to the projects of developing the Suez Canal, based on its strategic importance and its vital role in serving the movement of global trade.
Rabie’s statement came during his meeting with US Central Command General Michael Corella and his accompanying delegation at the authority’s headquarters, on the sidelines of his official visit.
For his part, the commander of the US Central Command expressed the importance of the Suez Canal as a vital artery for the whole world.
He praised the Egyptian vision for the development of the waterway’s navigation course.
The visit also included a marine tour of the New Suez Canal, during which they monitored the regularity of the navigation movement along the channel.
The visit comes within the framework of the strategic partnership relations between Egypt and the United States in all fields, as well as joint efforts to support peace and development and face current challenges.
