India, Egypt to enhance ties for waterways development

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari called on his Egyptian counterpart to discuss ways to improve bilateral ties in the waterways and ports sectors.

Gadkari is in Egypt representing India at the inaugural ceremony of new Suez Canal on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Gadkari called on the Egyptian transport minister Eng Hany Dahy here (Cairo)...The two ministers agreed to enhance cooperation between India and Egypt in the area of Inland waterways and port development. An MoU is scheduled to be signed in this regard," an official statement from Road Transport and Highways Ministry said here.

The Egyptian Minister also expressed keen interest in India's ambitious plans for infrastructure development.