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Egypt, Qatar discuss boosting air traffic, civil aviation cooperation
Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh al-Hefny underscored the importance of continued coordination among Arab countries in addressing regional challenges, particularly amid developments affecting civil aviation traffic.
Egypt and Qatar discussed ways to boost air traffic and civil aviation cooperation, with a focus on coordinating between their civil aviation authorities and exchanging technical expertise.
Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh al-Hefny led the talks, which occurred in the framework of fraternal Egypt-Qatar relations and an intent to strengthen cooperation in air transport. The meeting took place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, and was attended by Egypt’s Civil Aviation Authority President Sameh Fawzy and the Ministry of Civil Aviation Director General of International Relations, Lamia Sami, along with Qatar’s delegation.
The discussions centered on mechanisms to support and develop air traffic between Egypt and Qatar, as well as ways to improve the efficiency of the air transport system through enhanced coordination and information sharing between the two countries’ civil aviation authorities.
Al-Hefny noted ongoing progress in Egyptian-Qatari relations and highlighted civil aviation as a promising area for deeper cooperation. He indicated that the ministry is keen to expand collaboration and has directed a study into the possibility of increasing air traffic between the two countries.
The Qatari minister expressed appreciation for the fraternal ties and reaffirmed Qatar’s interest in strengthening cooperation with Egypt, including increasing air traffic to support travel, tourism, and trade exchanges, as well as better utilizing shared air transport capabilities. He emphasized continued coordination with Egyptian authorities to advance cooperation.