Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi revealed on Saturday, 12 October, that the nation has invested round EGP 2 trillion (USD 41.2 billion) to improve Egypt’s transport sector, together with the “long-neglected” railway system.
His remarks got here in the course of the inauguration of Bashteel Railway Station, situated in northern Giza and is taken into account the biggest railway station in Egypt.
The Bashteel Station, 4 occasions the dimensions of the historic Ramses Station in central Cairo, will function a significant hub for trains coming from and to Higher Egypt and assist ease congestion at Ramses Sq..
Al-Sisi famous that whereas these funds may have been allotted to different sectors, funding in transport is essential after many years of neglect.
“We knew growth would convey hardships, however enduring them was the one means to enhance the nation and guarantee a greater future,” Al-Sisi mentioned.
The president additionally talked about the continued Respectable Life undertaking, by which 41,000 kilometers of roads have been accomplished in villages throughout Egypt.
Al-Sisi additional urged traders to localize manufacturing, notably in sectors like prescription drugs and shopper items.
