Cairo, July 21 (QNA) - HE Civil Aviation Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Sameh El-Hefny has commended the joint cooperation between his country and the State of Qatar, and the great efforts exerted by both countries.

This culminated in the announcement of the launch of a joint technical cooperation project between the two sides.

The project aims to shorten air routes within Egyptian airspace, increase operational efficiency, save fuel consumption, and reduce carbon emissions.

This is in line with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and in support of sustainable development goals and the common interests of both countries.

HE the Minister said, in statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), that the efforts made by the two countries reflect the close cooperation between the civil aviation sectors in both Egypt and Qatar.

He said that this effort has resulted in airspace savings, and that the figures achieved not only reflect this financial savings, but also clearly demonstrate sustainability and reduced emissions, ensuring that Egyptian airspace is attractive in this regard.

He stressed that the initiative announced Monday to launch the second phase of the Qatari initiative to shorten air routes in Egyptian airspace is a model to be emulated by all countries.

It is noteworthy that the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced earlier Monday the launch of the second phase of the Qatari initiative to shorten air routes in Egyptian airspace, following the successful implementation of the first phase.

The announcement was made during a joint press conference held Monday in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, It was addressed by Mohamed bin Faleh Al-Hajri, In Charge of Managing QCAA, HE Egyptian Civil Aviation Minister Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, and HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Egypt Tariq Ali Faraj Al-Ansari. (QNA)