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Egypt implements comprehensive plan to modernize civil aviation sector, President El-Sisi tells ICAO chief
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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced that Egypt is implementing a comprehensive plan to modernize its civil aviation system during a meeting with International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO Secretary-General Juan Carlos Salazar. El-Sisi emphasized Egypt's commitment to developing civil aviation as a strategic sector vital for economic development, trade, tourism, investment, and enhancing connectivity. The modernization plan includes upgrading infrastructure, improving service quality, enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening technical and human capacities, and expanding airport capacity. Secretary-General Salazar commended Egypt's pivotal role in supporting and developing the civil aviation sector regionally and internationally, praising the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Egyptian airports for their effective handling of emergency and rescheduled flights amidst recent regional airspace closures. The meeting also highlighted the renewal of the agreement for Cairo to host ICAO's Middle East regional office, with Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny confirming the signing of this agreement and outlining ongoing technical and operational cooperation.
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