Korean expertise vital for Egypt’s sustainable aviation: minister

The Korean Herald
Sanjay Kumar
28 July 2025

Egypt is eyeing closer cooperation with South Korea for the country’s transition to a sustainable and smart aviation system, said Sameh El-Hefny, Egypt’s minister of civil aviation, in an interview with The Korea Herald.

“South Korea possesses advanced expertise in smart technologies and transport systems," said El-Hefny, expressing his willingness to work with Korean companies to modernize Egypt's aviation system.

Referring to Egypt’s progress toward green infrastructure, he cited Borg El Arab International Airport, located 40 kilometers southwest of Alexandria, Egypt, as a “pioneering model” for environmentally friendly development in the region.

Korean expertise vital for Egypt’s sustainable aviation: minister - The Korean Herald - 28 Jul 2025