Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, received Sašo Podlesnik, Slovenia’s Ambassador to Cairo, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and enhancing air connectivity between the two countries to support tourism and trade.
The meeting addressed the progress of the bilateral air transport agreement and ongoing technical discussions aimed at paving the way for scheduled flights between Egypt and Slovenia. Discussions also covered the potential conversion of charter flights between Ljubljana and Hurghada into regular scheduled services, as well as opportunities for cooperation in air cargo.
El-Hefny stressed the importance of finalizing the agreement to create new opportunities for airlines and expand air travel and tourism. Meanwhile, the Slovenian ambassador reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Egypt, highlighting the diversity of Egypt’s tourist destinations and their appeal to Slovenian travelers.