Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly reviewed the status of projects to develop infrastructure and security systems at Egyptian airports, in a meeting held today attended by Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation; Major General Mahmoud Soliman, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority; Amany Metwally, Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation; Major General Hazem Farouk, Director of the General Department of Civil Protection; Eng. Ayman Arab, Chairman of the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation; Air Major General Wael El-Nashar, Chairman of the Egyptian Airports Company; Magdy Ishak, Chairman of Cairo Airport Company; and a number of officials from the relevant authorities.
Dr. Mostafa Madbouly stressed that the meeting aims to follow up on the Ministry of Civil Aviation's plans to develop infrastructure elements and the security and operating system within Egyptian airports, and to support the application of accredited international standards in this field, noting that the state supports airport development plans as they help facilitate procedures for travelers and create a distinctive experience for users.
During the meeting, the Minister of Civil Aviation presented the main steps being taken within the ministry's plan to develop Egyptian airports, which aims to modernize airport infrastructure and apply the latest quality and operating standards, while raising their capacity to keep pace with inbound tourism traffic and increasing the competitiveness of Egyptian airports at the regional and international levels.
Dr. Sameh El-Hefny also addressed efforts to develop the security system within Egyptian airports by equipping them with the latest global systems approved by international accreditation bodies, to raise security and operational efficiency, in addition to strengthening the civil protection system, according to the official Facebook page of the Egyptian Cabinet.
