Greece, Egypt Discuss Transport Cooperation

Greek Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Dimas met with Egypt’s newly appointed ambassador to Athens, Mourad Y. Mourad, to discuss potential cooperation in transport infrastructure and international connectivity.

The meeting centered on strengthening bilateral ties through multimodal transport systems and initiatives such as the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

A statement from the Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport noted that both sides expressed a shared willingness to deepen cooperation in transport and connectivity projects.

The discussion highlighted the growing importance of transport infrastructure in the Eastern Mediterranean, where access to international markets and logistics networks is a strategic priority.

IMEC was a key topic, with both countries seeing it as an opportunity to enhance their roles in regional and global trade routes. However, no formal participation in the corridor or new bilateral agreements were announced.

Greece emphasized its role within the EU’s Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), aiming to strengthen its position as a gateway for European and international trade.

The meeting also addressed two specific TEN-T corridors: the Western Balkans–Eastern Mediterranean Corridor and the Baltic Sea–Black Sea–Aegean Sea Corridor, both of which could benefit from closer cooperation with Egypt.

Multimodal transport systems, combining maritime, rail, and road networks, were identified as central to improving trade efficiency between the two countries.

Egypt’s strategic location via the Suez Canal and Greece’s access to European markets were seen as complementary assets for enhancing regional trade routes.

The discussions underscored the importance of infrastructure and diplomatic coordination in advancing international connectivity, though no binding agreements or timelines were announced.