Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that the giant Julius Nyerere Dam and Hydroelectric Power Station in Tanzania, implemented by an Egyptian consortium, stands as a prominent example of Egypt’s soft power in Africa.
In press remarks on the sidelines of his visit to Tanzania on Friday to attend the opening ceremony of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant and Dam, Madbouly said the project’s successful completion was the result of close and continuous follow-up by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi throughout its various implementation stages.
He said it was an honour to attend the inauguration and commencement of operations at the dam and power station on behalf of President Sisi.
He noted that the government had submitted monthly reports to the president detailing progress on the project, underscoring the importance the Egyptian state attached to its completion.
He added that the leaderships of Egypt and Tanzania had maintained close coordination and issued continuous directives to overcome obstacles and facilitate the project’s implementation.
The inauguration marks a major milestone in Egyptian-Tanzanian co-operation, with the project having been carried out by an Egyptian consortium comprising the Arab Contractors and Elsewedy Electric, under the supervision and oversight of the Egyptian government.
The Julius Nyerere project is one of Tanzania’s major strategic undertakings in the field of hydroelectric power generation. Built on the Rufiji River, the project is designed to help meet the country’s growing electricity needs and strengthen its power-generation capacity.
The project is also expected to contribute to reducing flood risks and supporting Tanzania’s economic development plans.
The landmark project reflects the growing scope of Egyptian-Tanzanian co-operation in infrastructure and energy, particularly through large-scale projects aimed at supporting sustainable development and improving essential services.
