EGYPT: Egypt and Slovenia Discuss Developing Air Links and Converting Hurghada Flights to Regular Schedules

CAIRO, Egypt

• Egypt's Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny met Slovenian Ambassador Sasho Bedlensek in Cairo to discuss enhancing civil aviation cooperation, developing air links and supporting tourism and economic growth.
• Captain Sameh Fawzy, Head of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority, Professor Salma Al-Tahhan, Head of the Air Transport Sector, and Professor Lamia Sami, Director General of International Relations, attended the meeting.
• The sides reviewed the draft bilateral air transport agreement and efforts to complete technical discussions for regular flights between the countries.
• They discussed converting charter flights between Ljubljana and Hurghada to regular services amid expected tourism growth.
• The sides also examined air freight cooperation to boost transport and trade.
• El-Hefny stressed completing the air transport agreement talks to expand air connectivity and noted strong bilateral ties.
• Bedlensek affirmed Slovenia's interest in civil aviation cooperation with Egypt and highlighted Egypt's tourism appeal for Slovenian visitors.

Sources:

• Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation