President Abdel Fatah El Sisi met with the Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, SCA, Vice Admiral Mohab Mamish. Vice Admiral Mamish reviewed overall developments with regard to the SCA’s activities including the operation of the canal’s waterway and attracting more ships to use it.
He highlighted the new canal’s impact on reducing navigation times for the vessels and presented proposals on transit tariffs. The meeting also tackled progress in the construction of tunnels under the canal, which the SCA Chairman said, will contribute to the enhancement of the transportation system in this area, in addition to other advantages as well as strategic and economic returns.
Vice Admiral Mamish gave an overview of efforts exerted to enhance the Suez Canal Authority and its affiliated companies. This is in addition to projects currently being implemented by the authority as part of the societal development of the canal’s cities including El Raswa bridge which links Port Saeed and Port Fouad cities and which will be inaugurated during the national day of the governorate of Port Saeed on December 23.
The Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority also reviewed the progress in the implementation of fish farms by the authority in line with President’s El Sisi’s instructions to accelerate their implementation and increase their numbers.
President El Sisi commended the SCA’s efforts to constantly enhance and modernize its performance. This is in addition to the authority’s role in societal services and implementation of projects for this purpose in the Suez Canal zone. The President emphasized the need to continue efforts to enhance the SCA and maximize its resources.
