Egypt and Tanzania discuss establishing a multipurpose terminal in Dar es Salaam

Egyptian Minister of Transport, Lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir, met with Tanzanian Ambassador to Cairo, Richard Mutayoba Makanzo, to discuss enhancing cooperation in transport sectors. The meeting, held under directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, focused on boosting intra-African trade and strengthening bilateral relations. A forthcoming Memorandum of Understanding MoU outlines four key areas: establishing and operating a multipurpose terminal at the Port of Dar es Salaam through the "Egypt-Tanzania International" alliance, creating a new shipping line connecting Egyptian Red Sea ports with Dar es Salaam, developing reciprocal logistics zones in both countries, and utilizing Tanzania's high-speed rail network for goods transport to and from neighboring countries. The Minister highlighted Egypt's expertise in infrastructure development and the readiness of Egyptian companies to participate in Tanzanian projects. Ambassador Makanzo expressed appreciation for Egypt's role and expertise, noting that further meetings will finalize the projects outlined in the MoU.