The meeting took place in the presence of the Greek ambassador to Egypt, N. Papageorgiou, in a particularly positive climate, with Mr. Kikilias congratulating Mr. Al Wazir for the work he has accomplished in the country’s infrastructure and transport, as well as for the excellent organization of the conference.
During the discussion, it was noted that the historical ties between Greece and Egypt, which were formed over centuries through the sea routes of the Eastern Mediterranean, remain strong and are gaining new momentum.
Special mention was made of the timeless presence of Greek shipping and entrepreneurship in the Egyptian economy, which demonstrates the depth of the relations between the two countries.
As was emphasized, the Greek-owned merchant fleet has always been one of the most reliable means of energy transport internationally, a fact that enhances the prospects for cooperation in the energy sector, especially after the recent agreements announced between Greece and the United States.
The special role of the Suez Canal was also underlined, where Greek companies are already investing in combating pollution, while the procedures for the Egypt-Greece electrical interconnection are also progressing.
In this context, the two sides discussed the expansion of cooperation in shipping, ports, and international organizations, with an emphasis on the IMO.
