CAIRO - 11 August 2026: Egyptian Minister of Transport Lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir, received David Vités, the Hungarian Minister of Transport and Investment, at the Ministry of Transport headquarters in the New Administrative Capital Tuesday.
This meeting took place during the Hungarian Minister's visit to Egypt to discuss and enhance cooperation between the two countries in various transportation sectors.
Also present were Dr. Rita Viktorija Herncácer, the Hungarian Ambassador to Egypt, Eng. Wagdy Radwan, Deputy Minister of Transport for Electric Traction and Railways, and several other senior officials from the Ministry of Transport.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Egyptian Minister of Transport emphasized the depth of Egyptian-Hungarian relations and the aspiration to enhance joint cooperation in various transport sectors, particularly railways.
For his part, the Hungarian Minister praised the strong ties between the two countries and the significant development Egypt is witnessing, especially in the transport sector. He affirmed his country's keenness to exchange expertise, expressing his admiration for the New Administrative Capital, which he described as magnificent.
Railway station
He also expressed his delight at visiting Ramses Railway Station Monday and observing Hungarian trains operating on the railway network, in addition to visiting the Railway Museum. He commended Egypt's modern transport system, including the LRT light rail, monorail, and high-speed electric train.
The discussions focused on the latest developments in existing cooperation in the railway sector and ways to strengthen Egyptian-Hungarian collaboration in several transport areas.
They also explored exchanging expertise and leveraging the capabilities and experience available in both countries to develop mass transit, railway, and green transport systems.
Following the conclusion of the talks, Lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir and his Hungarian counterpart boarded buses provided by the "Akta Mass Transit" company from the Ministry of Transport headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to the Government District station of the East Nile Monorail.
Lieutenant General El-Wazir pointed out that the New Administrative Capital represents a clear model of integration between modern urban planning and a sophisticated transportation system.
He explained that a modern and integrated transportation system has been implemented to serve the capital and connect it to various areas within the New Administrative Capital.
He reviewed the different modes of transportation serving the capital, such as the Light Rail Transit (LRT), the East Nile Monorail, Akta buses, and the Capital Taxi, as well as the mechanisms for integration and connection between these modern mass transit systems. This facilitates easy and convenient movement for citizens between the capital and other areas.
Touring Monorail
The two ministers then inspected the Government District station of the East Nile Monorail. The importance of the station in serving those visiting various ministries and government agencies within the capital was highlighted, along with its role in providing a modern and safe means of transportation connecting its various districts.
The East Nile Monorail's Role in Connecting the New Administrative Capital to Greater Cairo
The important role played by the East Nile Monorail in connecting the New Administrative Capital to Cairo The new line in Nasr City connects with the third metro line, which in turn connects with the West Nile monorail, providing a fast, safe, and environmentally friendly transportation option that offers the highest levels of service to residents of the urban and development areas it serves.
The new line will also connect with the stadium station. The Hungarian Minister of Transport takes the East Nile Monorail to Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque Station
Following this, the Hungarian Minister of Transport, accompanied by Engineer Wagdy Radwan, Deputy Minister of Transport for Electric Traction and Railways, took the East Nile Monorail from the Government District Station to the Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque Station.
There, he learned about the system's components and its importance in supporting and facilitating transportation within the New Administrative Capital. Mr. David Vitzi, the Hungarian Minister of Transport and Investment, expressed his delight at visiting the New Capital, praising the major urban and civilizational projects he witnessed, particularly the modern transportation system being implemented to serve the capital and connect it to various regions.
He emphasized that the significant development witnessed in Egypt's transportation system reflects the extent of the Egyptian state's efforts to develop the transportation infrastructure according to the latest international standards.
He also commended the modern means of transport and the integrated system connecting the different areas of the capital that he saw during the tour
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