CAIRO, August 2, 2018 (MENA) -- Transport Minister Hisham Arafat discussed with the Italian Ambassador to Egypt, Giampaolo Cantini, on Thursday co-operation over the railways and the underground (Metro). "Egypt's transport sector is going through a major development process," Minister Arafat said during the meeting. He spoke of the promising investment opportunities in the transport sector, especially the Metro and the new railway lines that will be constructed. "Great importance is being attached to the railways because they serve millions of commuters daily," the minister added. Arafat and Cantini tackled co-operation over the safety and security of the railways.