Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly recently held discussions with Tanzania’s Vice President, Dewaigraetis Ndejembi, in New Alamein City. Their meeting aimed at enhancing bilateral investment and collaboration in various sectors, including infrastructure, transportation, agriculture, and healthcare. This significant discussion took place during the first Alamein-Africa Business Forum, an event sponsored by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.
Strengthening Economic Ties
During their meeting, Prime Minister Madbouly extended his congratulations to Vice President Ndejembi on his recent appointment and voiced Egypt’s eagerness to strengthen the long-standing relationship between their nations. He emphasized that Cairo is keen to boost Egyptian investments in Tanzania, highlighting the readiness of Egyptian companies to explore and expand their presence within the Tanzanian market across multiple development sectors. Such initiatives were particularly invigorated following President Al-Sisi’s visit to Tanzania and Madbouly’s subsequent trip to inaugurate the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Dam—an emblem of cooperation and a model for collaborative ventures among African nations.
Collaborating in Transport and Logistics
The discussions also focused on potential partnerships in maritime transport and logistics. Prime Minister Madbouly expressed Egypt’s willingness to contribute to the construction and management of new berths at Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Port. He welcomed a forthcoming visit from Tanzania’s Transport Minister to Egypt, offering technical assistance and expertise to enhance Tanzania’s port infrastructure. Vice President Ndejembi expressed interest in learning from Egypt’s experience in port management, confirming plans for the Tanzanian minister to survey Egyptian seaports to understand operational systems and best practices.
Advancing Agricultural and Healthcare Initiatives
Another important aspect of their discussions centered on agriculture and healthcare cooperation. Prime Minister Madbouly proposed a phased agricultural land-reclamation initiative in Tanzania, seeking to leverage Egyptian expertise to bolster food production and self-sufficiency in both nations. Additionally, Cairo expressed its readiness to further healthcare collaboration by sending medical teams to Tanzania and training local medical professionals in Egyptian healthcare institutions. Ndejembi welcomed these plans and underscored the value of existing medical partnerships, showing enthusiasm about increasing the number of Tanzanian healthcare practitioners sent to Egypt for specialized training.
Nile Water Cooperation
Another crucial topic addressed during the meeting was Nile water management. Prime Minister Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to supporting development projects throughout the Nile Basin while emphasizing the importance of safeguarding Egypt’s water rights. He noted Egypt’s contributions to various projects in the region, including dam constructions in Sudan and Uganda, along with the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project in Tanzania. Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Minister, Hani Sewilam, reiterated Cairo’s support for sustainable projects that comply with international water laws, advocating for mutual benefits among Nile Basin countries without compromising anyone’s interests.
Vice President Ndejembi transmitted greetings from Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to President Al-Sisi, expressing gratitude for Egypt’s hospitality and the historical relationship shared between the two nations. He commended the Nyerere project as a major development undertaking, showcasing the potential for future cooperation between Egypt and Tanzania on strategic initiatives aimed at fostering growth and prosperity within the African continent.