Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, held talks with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the transport and industrial sectors. During the meeting, Al-Wazir underscored the depth and resilience of the longstanding strategic relationship between Egypt and the United States, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to expanding cooperation across a wide range of fields, particularly in industry and transport. The minister highlighted the extensive collaboration between Egypt’s Ministry of Transport and American companies, especially in the railway sector. Al-Wazir extended an open invitation to American firms to invest in Egypt, emphasising the availability of promising and viable investment opportunities. Maritime transport was identified as a key area for enhanced cooperation, with Al-Wazir highlighting Egypt’s 19 commercial ports.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 27, 2026 17:49 UTC