Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairman Osama Rabie met on Monday with Thai Ambassador to Cairo Thanawat Sirikul in Ismailia to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in maritime services, port operations, and tourism. The meeting, Sirikul's first since assuming his post, focused on expanding joint efforts in areas such as fuel supply, crew exchange, ship repair, and technology transfer. Rabie outlined the SCA's strategy to diversify revenue streams by adding new logistics and marine services that support global trade passing through the canal. Ambassador Sirikul affirmed Thailand's interest in strengthening cooperation in port management and maritime tourism, citing the Suez Canal's strategic position and its potential to attract greater tourist flows between the two countries. He also commended Egypt's role in tackling regional challenges and underscored the importance of restoring stability to ensure the resilience of global supply chains. Both sides agreed to establish a joint working group to translate discussions into actionable cooperation. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama
