Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Sierra Leone’s Minister of Transport and Aviation, Ambassador Col. (Rtd.) Alhaji Fanday Turay, hosted a high-level delegation from Egypt’s Arab Contractors Company on August 28, 2025 to explore collaboration in the country’s transport and infrastructure sectors.
The delegation, led by Ing. Hassan Ibrahim, Board Member and Ing. Osama El-Dasouki, Director of Maasara Shipyard, discussed key areas including regional transport corridors, bridge and airport construction and local ferry production.
Minister Alhaji Fanday Turay highlighted the importance of improving Sierra Leone’s transport network to boost connectivity within West Africa. Discussions focused on expanding road and bridge networks, constructing airports to support tourism and trade and developing ferry-building capabilities to strengthen maritime transport.
The Egyptian delegation, known for their expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects, expressed strong interest in supporting Sierra Leone’s modernization efforts. A local ferry-building facility, they noted, could significantly enhance maritime transport for both passengers and cargo.
Following the meeting at the Ministry of Transport and Aviation, the delegation visited the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) and the Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA). The visits reviewed ongoing port modernization projects and explored how Egyptian expertise could help meet growing trade and transport demands.
Minister Alhaji Fanday Turay emphasized that international partnerships like these are vital to advancing Sierra Leone’s transport sector and strengthening regional economic ties.
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