By Mohamed Attia
Chairman of the Egyptian Airports Company, Wael El-Nashar, received a high-level delegation from the Republic of Liberia to discuss opportunities for co-operation in airport management, operations and security, as well as supporting and promoting tourism. The meeting was attended by Head of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority, Sameh Fawzy.
The Liberian delegation included Princess Eva Cooper, Director General of the Liberia National Tourism Authority; Julius D. Dennis, Jr., Director General of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority; Stephen R. Johnson, Deputy Director General for Administration at the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority; and Ernest Hughes, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Liberia Airports Authority, along with a number of officials and representatives of the Liberian Embassy.
The meeting focused on ways to strengthen co-operation and exchange expertise in airport operations and management, as well as exploring opportunities for collaboration in airport security and improving operational systems in line with the latest international standards and practices.
Discussions also covered ways to support and promote tourism in Liberia through the development of airport infrastructure and improvement of services, helping enhance the passenger experience, strengthen air connectivity, and create a more attractive environment for tourism and investment.
During the meeting, the Egyptian side presented the technical and operational expertise and capabilities of the Egyptian Airports Company in airport management and operations. Both sides also discussed opportunities for sharing expertise, providing technical support and exchanging knowledge to support the development of Liberia’s civil aviation sector and strengthen the role of airports in promoting tourism and economic growth.
The meeting comes as part of the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s efforts to strengthen the presence of Egypt’s civil aviation sector across Africa and reinforce the Egyptian Airports Company’s role as a regional partner in airport management, operations and development. These efforts aim to strengthen ties with African countries, open new opportunities for cooperation, and support tourism and economic development across the continent.
