On March 19, 2025, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Tanzanian Deputy PM Dotto Biteko to discuss the strengthening relations between the two nations. The conversation highlighted the imminent completion of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant and a mutual commitment to enhancing trade, investment, and cooperation in various energy sectors.
On March 19, 2025, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Badr Abdelatty, engaged in discussions with Tanzanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dotto Biteko. The meeting was marked by a strong emphasis on the unique and increasingly fruitful relations between Egypt and Tanzania, particularly following President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s visit to Egypt in November 2021, which facilitated the signing of several contractual agreements.
Minister Abdelatty underscored the Egyptian leadership’s dedication to the successful completion of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant and Dam. He commended the Egyptian consortium managing the project for their impressive achievements, noting their work has progressed ahead of schedule, enabling the project to approach completion soon.
Furthermore, Abdelatty remarked on the notable growth in trade and investment between the two nations in recent years. During his visit, he led a high-level delegation of business leaders exploring various sectors to identify ways to bolster trade and investment exchanges.
The Foreign Minister reiterated the Egyptian government’s commitment to enhancing the footprint of Egyptian companies within the Tanzanian market. He particularly emphasized the aim to strengthen bilateral cooperation in multiple energy sectors, encompassing traditional, new, and renewable energy sources.
The meeting between Minister Badr Abdelatty and Deputy PM Dotto Biteko reinforces the deepening ties between Egypt and Tanzania, characterized by mutual cooperation in substantial projects like the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant. The focus on expanding trade and investment initiatives reflects both nations’ commitment to fostering economic growth and collaboration in the energy sector. Through dedicated efforts, the Egyptian government aims to enhance its presence in Tanzania, thereby contributing to the overall development of bilateral relations.
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