{"id":141055,"date":"2015-08-06T15:03:51","date_gmt":"2015-08-06T15:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4cd.e16.myftpupload.com\/?p=141055"},"modified":"2015-08-06T15:03:51","modified_gmt":"2015-08-06T15:03:51","slug":"veep-in-cairo-for-inauguration-of-new-suez-canal-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2015\/08\/veep-in-cairo-for-inauguration-of-new-suez-canal-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Veep in Cairo for inauguration of new Suez canal [Photos]"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Vice President, K. B. Amissah-Arthur, on Wednesday arrived in Cairo, Egypt to\u00a0participate in the inauguration ceremony of the New Suez Canal.<\/p>\n
The canal is an important maritime route and the new one is expected to significantly\u00a0cut the travel time of vessels.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n Various dignitaries from around the world are attending Thursday\u2019s ceremony.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n On arrival in Cairo, Mr Amissah-Arthur, met with the President and Chairman of the\u00a0African Export\u2013Import Bank, Mr Jean-Louis Ekra.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The two discussed issues bothering on the economy as well as areas of support and\u00a0further cooperation.<\/p>\n