Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, received Sasho Podlesnik, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Cairo, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in civil aviation, enhance air connectivity between the two countries, and explore new opportunities to support mutual interests and boost tourism and economic growth.
The meeting addressed the latest developments in the proposed bilateral air transport agreement and ongoing efforts to finalize technical discussions and reach a mutually agreed framework. The agreement would pave the way for the necessary procedures to enable airlines to operate scheduled flights between Egypt and Slovenia.
Both sides also discussed the possibility of converting charter flights between Ljubljana and Hurghada into scheduled services, in line with anticipated growth in tourism. Opportunities for cooperation in air cargo were also explored to enhance transportation and bilateral trade.
Minister El-Hefny emphasized the importance of completing technical negotiations on the air transport agreement, highlighting the strong bilateral relations between Egypt and Slovenia and their shared commitment to expanding aviation cooperation and supporting tourism development.
Ambassador Podlesnik reaffirmed Slovenia’s commitment to strengthening civil aviation cooperation with Egypt. He highlighted Egypt’s diverse tourism attractions, including its beach destinations, archaeological sites, and cultural heritage, which make it an appealing destination for Slovenian tourists.
The meeting was attended by Sameh Fawzy, Chairman of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority; Salma El-Tahhan, Head of the Air Transport Sector; and Lamia Samy, Director General of International Relations at the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
