Transport Minister Kamel el-Wazir held talks on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with Hungary's Minister of Transport and Investment Dávid Vitézy on ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in various transport sectors. The meeting followed the minister of transport's reception of his Hungarian counterpart at the Transport Ministry's headquarters in the New Capital, in the presence of Hungarian ambassador to Egypt Rita Viktória Herencsár and Deputy Transport Minister for Electric Traction and Railways Wagdy Radwan, along with senior ministry officials.
Talks covered the latest developments in existing railway cooperation, the exchange of expertise and ways to make use of the capabilities and experience available in both countries to develop public transport, railway and green transport systems. Wazir stressed the depth of Egyptian-Hungarian relations and Egypt's interest in expanding cooperation in various transport fields, particularly railways.
After the talks, the two ministers travelled by buses operated by ACTA mass transit company from the Transport Ministry headquarters to the Government District station of the East Nile Monorail. Wazir said the New Capital was a clear example of integration between modern urban planning and an advanced transport system.
He said a modern, integrated transport network had been established to serve the capital and connect it with surrounding areas, including the Light Rail Transit (LRT), East Nile Monorail, ACTA buses and the Capital Taxi service. The minister also outlined the integration and connectivity between the various modern public transport modes, allowing passengers to travel easily between the New Capital and other areas.
The two ministers then inspected the Government District station of the East Nile Monorail, where they reviewed its importance in serving visitors to ministries and government agencies in the capital and its role in providing a modern and safe transport link between different areas.
They also reviewed the East Nile Monorail's role in connecting the New Capital with New Cairo and Nasr City and its interchange with Cairo Metro Line 3 at Cairo Stadium station. Line 3 in turn connects with the West Nile Monorail, creating an integrated network of fast, safe and environmentally friendly transport services for residents of the urban and development areas along the routes.
The Hungarian minister, accompanied by Radwan, later travelled on the East Nile Monorail from the Government District station to Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque station, where he was briefed on the system's components and its role in facilitating movement within the New Capital.
Vitézy praised the strong relations between Egypt and Hungary and the major development taking place in Egypt, especially in the transport sector. He said Hungary was keen on exchanging expertise with Egypt and expressed his admiration for the New Capital, describing it as impressive.