On July 18, 2026, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi concluded a state visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he held high-level discussions with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The visit centered on elevating bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, with both leaders pledging to expand cooperation across critical economic and infrastructure sectors.
Following private and expanded bilateral talks, the two presidents oversaw the signing of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in the fields of transport, electricity, and renewable energy. Major points of agreement included:
Strategic Partnership: Egypt and Tanzania Strengthen Ties
- Infrastructure and Connectivity: The leaders discussed establishing a multimodal corridor connecting Cairo and Dar es Salaam, along with a proposed maritime shipping route between Egypt’s Safaga Port and Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Port.
- Agriculture and Livestock: Egypt and Tanzania agreed to launch a joint agricultural land reclamation project to enhance food security. Furthermore, Tanzania has offered the Ruvu Ranch for joint livestock development, inviting Egyptian public institutions to invest in the sector.
- Energy Cooperation: President Hassan praised the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project—a major initiative constructed by Egyptian firms—as a benchmark for development-oriented cooperation.
- Business Integration: The visit concluded with the Egypt-Tanzania Business Forum, which brought together over 150 business leaders to foster private-sector investment and trade in line with global development standards.
President El-Sisi congratulated President Hassan on her re-election for a second term, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to regional integration. President Hassan described the cooperation as a model for African integration, noting that both nations aim to translate these diplomatic agreements into tangible projects that support sustainable development and prosperity, as outlined in regional partnership frameworks.
