On the last leg of a tour of U.S. ports, U.S. Ambassador Hiro Mustafa Garg led a delegation of major U.S. companies to Ain Sokhna, the strategic port on the Red Sea, and a key part of the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The delegation was received by Captain Ahmed Jamal, Vice President of the Suez Canal Economic Zone Authority (SCZONE) for the southern sector. During her visit to Suez Governorate, Ambassador Mustafa Garg also met with Tarek El-El-Shadali and Zarli.
The U.S. trade delegation accompanying Ambassador Mustafa Garg included pioneers in the port industry, such as Bechtel, Cisco, Hale International, Tim IC, OSI/Rapiscan, Aviva, Alvarez and Marsal Holdings, all of which are globally recognized for their expertise in port modernization and expansion.
Ambassador Mostafa Garg emphasized Ain Sokhna’s pivotal role, saying: "Al Ain Sokhna is designed for the future – not just for Egypt, but for the entire region. Working together, we can boost shared prosperity, create jobs and build a world-class hub that anchors the Suez Canal Economic Zone."
The Port Tour kicked off in Alexandria on 14 September, moved to Damietta on 15 September, then to Port Said on 16 September, and concluded in Ain Sokhna before moving to Cairo. By supporting the development of Egyptian ports, U.S. companies are driving economic growth, providing high-quality jobs locally, and strengthening the U.S.-Egypt partnership for shared prosperity.
