Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Energy, Salome Makamba, has visited the Tanzania Embassy in Egypt as part of her official trip to participate in a key regional energy summit.
During the visit, she was received by Tanzania’s Ambassador to Egypt, Richard Makanzo, who briefed her on the embassy’s roles and ongoing initiatives to promote bilateral cooperation.
Ambassador Makanzo highlighted opportunities across various sectors, including health, agriculture, electricity, transport, and trade, emphasizing that cooperation between Tanzania and Egypt aims to deliver mutual economic and social benefits while strengthening diplomatic ties.
Hon. Makamba commended the embassy for its efforts in advancing Tanzania’s international relations, noting its role in fostering partnerships not only with Egypt but also with other diplomatic missions.
She is in Egypt to attend the East African Power Pool meeting scheduled for April 29, 2026, in Cairo.
The meeting will bring together member states to discuss key energy priorities, including the interconnection of national power grids and cross-border electricity trade—critical steps toward enhancing regional energy security and efficiency.
The summit is preceded by technical sessions involving energy experts from member countries, aimed at laying a strong foundation for policy-level discussions among leaders.
