CAIRO – 7 April 2025: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Henri Poupart-Lafarge, CEO of French global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, Alstom, had a thorough discussion on the implementation process of the sixth line of Cairo Metro.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir attended the meeting.
The meeting in Cairo discussed the project as part of the expansion of sustainable green mass transit options and also addressed the completion of the overall metro network to provide high-quality services to citizens.
Additionally, they discussed the latest developments regarding ongoing talks about the management, operation, and maintenance of the monorail project on the East and West of Nile.
The meeting included a review of the current status of several projects being implemented by the French company in various transport sectors in Egypt, as well as efforts to localize railway industries in the country.
They also discussed the latest developments regarding the establishment of the Alstom industrial complex in Borg El Arab, which will include two factories: one for producing electrical systems and railway components, and the other for the production of various types of mobile units.
The project helps meet local market needs and facilitate exports to countries in the Middle East and Africa.
Sisi stressed the importance of completing all mentioned projects according to the specified timelines to achieve the state's vision for developing the transport sector and localizing industry.
Mon, Apr. 7, 2025
