Tanzania and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with Cairo signalling fresh interest in large-scale industrial investment in Tanzania, particularly in the Kwala area of Coast Region.
This emerged during talks held on December 18, 2025, in Cairo between Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Prof Palamagamba Kabudi, and Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister, who is also Minister for Industrial Development and Transport, Mr Kamel Al-Wazir.
The discussions centred on expanding cooperation in strategic sectors including transport, agriculture and industrial development, areas seen as key drivers of economic growth and job creation in both countries.
Ambassador Kombo said Tanzania remains committed to nurturing its long-standing partnership with Egypt, noting that the two nations share common development goals and a strong history of cooperation.
He stressed that Tanzania is ready to work closely with Egypt to unlock new opportunities that will bring tangible benefits to citizens of both countries.
He also underscored the government’s ongoing efforts to improve the business environment through policy reforms and major investments in infrastructure, aimed at positioning Tanzania as a reliable destination for foreign direct investment.
For his part, Mr Al-Wazir commended Tanzania for maintaining political stability and implementing investor-friendly policies, describing the country as one of the most promising investment destinations in East Africa. He said Egypt is keen to translate the strong diplomatic relations into concrete economic projects.
Mr Al-Wazir revealed that Egypt is considering establishing large industrial facilities in Kwala, citing Tanzania’s favourable investment climate and improved infrastructure, including transport corridors and industrial parks, which offer certainty and efficiency for investors.
He added that Egypt views Tanzania as a strategic gateway to the East African region and expressed interest in expanding cooperation in agriculture and value addition to boost trade and industrial linkages between the two economies.
The meeting highlights Tanzania’s growing focus on economic diplomacy as it seeks to attract quality investments that support industrialisation, employment creation and technology transfer.
It also reflects Egypt’s intention to deepen its economic engagement with Africa through partnerships anchored in mutual benefit.
Observers say the talks could open the door for further technical engagements and investment missions, laying the groundwork for projects that align with Tanzania’s development priorities and strengthen South–South cooperation.
