Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Tanzanian Deputy PM Dotto Biteko to discuss the strong relations and developmental progress between the two countries. He emphasized the importance of completing the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant and noted the increase in trade and investment. Furthermore, he reinforced Egypt’s commitment to boosting collaboration in the energy sector.
On March 19, 2025, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Tanzanian Deputy Prime Minister Dotto Biteko in Cairo. The Minister praised the strong Egyptian-Tanzanian relations and the recent developments since President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s visit to Egypt in November 2021, which included the signing of several agreements.
Abdelatty highlighted the significance of completing the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant and Dam, commending the Egyptian consortium for their remarkable progress in the project’s implementation ahead of schedule. He noted that the completion of this project is a priority for the Egyptian leadership.
The Foreign Minister also acknowledged the increasing trade and investment between Egypt and Tanzania, stating he had led a high-level business delegation to explore opportunities for enhancing this exchange. He reaffirmed the Egyptian government’s commitment to boosting the presence of Egyptian companies in Tanzania’s market and enhancing bilateral cooperation in energy sectors, including traditional, new, and renewable energy.
The meeting between Egypt’s Foreign Minister and Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister underscores the robust relationship and cooperation between the two nations. Key focus areas include the timely completion of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower project and efforts to increase trade and investment opportunities. Egypt aims to strengthen its presence in Tanzania’s market and enhance collaboration in various energy sectors.
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