Tanzania and Egypt are seeking to deepen economic and diplomatic ties, with trade, investment, infrastructure, education and healthcare identified as key areas for expanded cooperation.
Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo said the two countries were committed to strengthening bilateral relations while creating more opportunities for businesses and investors from both sides.
Mr Kombo made the remarks during talks with Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States.
He said Tanzania was particularly interested in increasing trade and investment with Egypt, noting that Egyptian companies already have a significant presence in the country.
“Egypt has 61 investment projects in Tanzania worth $1.5 billion, creating 5,364 jobs,” Mr Kombo said.
The minister also highlighted the role played by Egyptian companies in Tanzania’s infrastructure development, particularly the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP), which has a capacity of 2,115 megawatts.
The project, implemented by Egyptian companies, was inaugurated on August 22, 2026 and is expected to strengthen electricity supply while supporting industrial and economic activities.
Mr Kombo said Tanzania valued the strategic partnership with Egypt and wanted cooperation to extend beyond major infrastructure projects to areas that directly affect people’s livelihoods.
The two countries agreed to strengthen cooperation in education, health, agriculture, water and technology.
Under the education partnership, Egypt has committed to provide 10 scholarships through the Samia Scholarship programme, offering Tanzanian students opportunities for further studies.
In healthcare, more than 420 Tanzanians with serious heart conditions have benefited from surgical services provided by Egyptian doctors through medical camps conducted in Tanzania.
The health partnership is expected to complement efforts to improve access to specialised medical services, particularly for patients requiring complex heart procedures.
Mr Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Tanzania in economic, social, diplomatic and international affairs.
The talks underline the growing scope of Tanzania-Egypt relations, with both sides seeking to translate their diplomatic ties into greater investment, skills development, improved social services and economic opportunities for citizens.