During the meeting, the Authority presented its strategic vision aimed at enhancing international cooperation and expanding balanced partnerships with friendly ports, particularly African ports, which are a top priority in the Authority's current and future plans. It was also emphasized that the ports of Egypt and South Africa possess the necessary elements to make them key hubs for trade within the continent, paving the way for broad economic integration that serves the interests of both countries. The visit included an extensive field tour of the port, encompassing the Alexandria Port Museum, the passenger terminal, and a tour of the docks to observe loading and unloading operations firsthand and learn about the port's operational capabilities in handling various goods. The delegation also visited the Tahya Misr Multipurpose Terminal, one of the newest and largest terminals in the Eastern Mediterranean, boasting advanced infrastructure and modern operating systems. The members of the South African parliamentary delegation expressed their deep admiration for the significant development they witnessed in the operations of the Port of Alexandria, noting the operational efficiency, high-quality infrastructure, and seamless integration between the port's various zones. The delegation also commended the remarkable progress they observed during their stay in Egypt in maritime, land, river, and dry port projects. They expressed their appreciation for the Egyptian Ministry of Transport's vision and its comprehensive strategy for creating integrated logistics corridors connecting all ports and logistics zones through multimodal transport. Both sides expressed their full support for strengthening maritime and port cooperation between Egypt and South Africa, particularly in the areas of training, exchange of expertise, port development, and encouraging investment in logistics projects. The South African delegation emphasized their gratitude for the warm welcome and spirit of cooperation they received, noting that this visit opened new horizons for more effective partnerships between the two countries.