Tanzania and Egypt have outlined priority areas of cooperation aimed at accelerating strategic projects in transport, ports, agriculture, energy, water and industry to expand bilateral trade, attract investment and create jobs.

The areas of cooperation were outlined at State House in Dar es Salaam, during official talks between Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and her Egyptian counterpart, His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

The two leaders underscored the need to translate their longstanding political ties into bankable projects and stronger private-sector partnerships.

They also acknowledged that current trade volumes remain below the potential of the two economies, whereas Tanzania invited Egyptian investment in the expansion of the Port of Dar es Salaam and the development of Bagamoyo Port.

The proposed projects include a railway link connecting Bagamoyo Port to Kwala Industrial Park and the Standard Gauge Railway network.

The two countries also identified maritime connectivity and port cooperation among priority areas for future collaboration, including direct shipping services and modern cargo handling, storage and distribution infrastructure.
President Samia said the corridor would connect East and Southern Africa with Egypt, the Middle East, Asia and Europe through the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean