Photos: Egypt’s Prime Minister visits Tanzania to attend inauguration of Julius Nyerere Dam

On the day EgyptAir's plane departed for Dodoma, Tanzania, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and the Egyptian delegation set off to inaugurate the Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Dam and Power Plant. The flight filled with excitement as the commitment to collaboration between Egypt and Tanzania became evident. The project's impressive 2,115 megawatt production capacity symbolized Egypt's promise of partnership in the development of its Tanzanian ally.

During the outbound flight, the Prime Minister greeted journalists, television representatives, and officials from the Egyptian consortium "Arab Contractors-Elsewedy Electric." The delegation praised the project workers for their tireless efforts and outstanding performance, lauding them as the finest representatives of Egypt on the African continent.

The aircraft bore the project's name, "Julius Nyerere," along with the logos of Arab Contractors and Elsewedy Electric. Even the amenities aboard the plane featured the project's name and national flags, symbolizing the strong ties between Egypt and Tanzania.

With a workforce of approximately 12,000 people, including 1,700 Egyptian engineers and technicians, the project took five years to complete. The pilot and cabin crew were thrilled to contribute to this momentous journey, carrying Egypt's delegation to a significant milestone in the relationship between Egypt and Tanzania. Beyond the inauguration ceremony, the aircraft carried a story of Egyptian-African success, showcasing Egyptian companies' capabilities in executing major development projects across the African continent.

This project exemplifies the fruitful outcomes of Egyptian-African cooperation, turning partnerships into tangible development achievements. The Julius Nyerere Project benefits the people of Tanzania and offers new opportunities for joint cooperation, advancing the development of the African continent.