On March 19, 2025, Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty met Tanzanian Deputy PM Dotto Biteko to discuss the unique bilateral relations and development, particularly in energy and trade, following President Hassan’s visit to Egypt in 2021.
On March 19, 2025, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Badr Abdelatty, met with Tanzanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dotto Biteko. During this engagement, Abdelatty underscored the distinctiveness of the Egyptian-Tanzanian relationship, noting its significant growth, particularly following President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s state visit to Egypt in November 2021, which culminated in multiple contractual agreements.
Minister Abdelatty highlighted the critical importance of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant and Dam project, praising the Egyptian consortium for achieving remarkable progress within an accelerated timeline, and noted that the project is nearing completion. He expressed appreciation for the accomplishments made by the consortium on this vital initiative.
Additionally, Abdelatty acknowledged the escalating levels of trade and investment between Egypt and Tanzania over the past few years. He indicated that he had led a high-ranking delegation of Egyptian businessmen to Tanzania, aiming to explore further opportunities that would enhance bilateral trade and investment.
Abdelatty reinforced the Egyptian government’s dedication to bolstering the presence of Egyptian enterprises within the Tanzanian market. He emphasized the aspiration to enhance bilateral cooperation in energy, encompassing traditional, new, and renewable sources.
In conclusion, Minister Badr Abdelatty’s meeting with Tanzanian Deputy PM Dotto Biteko highlights the strengthening ties between Egypt and Tanzania, particularly through key projects like the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant. Increased trade and investment opportunities further signify the growing partnership, with a strong commitment from Egypt to enhance its companies’ presence in Tanzania’s market.
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