World leaders, heads of state to attend New Suez canal opening

Only 24 hours left before the opening of the New Suez Canal project, which is considered the most important navigation event in the current century.

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi had promised that the project would be completed within one year, rather than the initially announced three years.

A host of world leaders and heads of state will participate in the opening of the New Suez Canal project. Several foreign delegations which group ministers, senior officials and the foreign ambassadors accredited to Egypt will also be attending.

In exclusive statements to MENA, European ambassadors accredited to Egypt voiced happiness for this great achievement. They also said that the New Suez Canal will support international trade and benefit all world countries.

Russian Ambassador to Egypt Sergei Kerbachenko said that the New Suez Canal will not only serve Egypt but it will support world economy.

He also hailed the great achievement, which was implemented in one year only upon a decision by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

German Ambassador to Egypt Hans Joerg said that Egypt is witnessing a moment of national pride, adding that the one who reads history can appreciate the value of Suez Canal.

The opening of the New Suez Canal means the start of establishing projects, which need good planning, he added.

Greek Ambassador to Egypt Christodoulos Lazaris said that Egypt will witness a new era and will be an important player at the international level. He also said that the project of "Suez-Piraeus" will lead to controlling the naval trade and contribute to making the Eastern Mediterranean area one of the most important economic powers in the world.

Tajik Ambassador to Egypt Khusrav Noziri described the New Suez Canal as Egypt's gift to the world. The project will contribute effectively to international trade, he added.

This historic event will show to the the world the importance of Egypt, which is an important country for the passage of trade, he added.

Serbian Ambassador to Egypt Dragan Bisenic said that this great achievement shows the determination of the Egyptian leadership under President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to build prosperous Egypt.

The project also showed that Egypt is capable of confronting very complex challenges, he further said.

Georgian Ambassador to Egypt Archil Dzuliashvili said that the New Suez Canal is one of the most important achievements for Egypt. The idea of the project came as the result of continued development of commercial ties with world countries, he noted.

Azerbaijan Ambassador to Egypt Shahin Abdullayev underlined the importance of the New Suez Canal Project. He also hailed President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and the project, which will attain prosperity for the Egyptian nation.

Ukrainian Ambassador to Egypt Hennadiy Latte hailed the New Suez Canal Project, saying that the Egyptian people have shown to the world their determination to establish a democratic system that will lead them to development and economic growth.

Latvian Ambassador to Egypt Iveta Sulca said that the project gives a strong sign that "Egypt Can", adding that the New Suez Canal Project will contribute to improving the living conditions of the Egyptians.

Slovenian Ambassador to Egypt Tanya Mischofa said that the New Suez Canal Project represents economic turning point for Egypt and comes after four years of political and economic instability.

The swift implementation of the project shows that the Egyptians are capable of implementing mega projects, she said, adding that the project will support Egypt's role as a global logistics hub.

Egypt will inaugurate the New Suez Canal on August 6, which will massively increase the capacity of the existing canal and offer an important chance to boost the country’s struggling economy.

Called the Suez Canal Corridor, the 72-kilometer new project involves a 37-kilometer new waterway and deepening and expansion of the existing 145-year-old Suez Canal along a 35-kilometer stretch.

The legendary project was mostly financed by investment certificates sold to Egyptians.

A maximum 49 ships a day can pass through the canal in two directions present. The Suez Canal Authority says the expansion could almost double the number.

The construction of the new canal was initially scheduled to take five years. It was then first reduced to three years and finally ordered by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to be completed in one year only, which is almost one third of the initial estimated period of implementation.