Transport Minister Kamel El Wazir discussed Monday with Dutch Ambassador in Cairo Han-Maurits Schaapveld cooperation in different transport fields, particularly in sea and river navigation.

The two sides also probed the possibility of cooperating in sea transport to boost the exportation of Egyptian crops to the Netherlands.

Wazir said he is looking forward to cooperating with the Dutch side in all transport areas.

In turn, the Dutch diplomat commended the great progress achieved in the transport sector in Egypt.

The Egyptian official said his ministry is implementing an ambitious plan to develop the maritime transport industry in the country.

Source: State Information Service Egypt