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Egypt lays foundation stone of 1st solar power plant in Djibouti - Foreign Affairs

Officials from Egypt and Djibouti laid the foundation stone of the first solar power plant in the village of Omar Kaji in Djibouti's Arta region on Wednesday, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. The ministry said the step aimed to deepen energy cooperation between the two countries. The project is being implemented through a partnership between Egypt's Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy and Djibouti's Ministry of Energy. The Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD) provided financial support, and the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) participated in technical execution. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said the project's launch follows President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi's directives after his official visit to Djibouti in April, underscoring Egypt's commitment to strengthening fraternal ties with Djibouti. The launch ceremony was attended by Dr. Younis Ali Gedi, Djibouti's minister of energy; Major General Mohamed Osama Issa, deputy minister of electricity and head of the Central Administration at Egypt's Ministry of Electricity; senior officials from the AOI; and local authorities from the Arta region. The Egyptian embassy in Djibouti was key in organizing a preparatory visit by a high-level Egyptian delegation from the Ministry of Electricity and representatives from several energy firms from 15 to 17 June. During the delegation's visit, both sides emphasized the strategic importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation in the electricity and renewable energy sectors. The Omar Kaji solar power station marks the first joint energy project between Egypt and Djibouti. It is expected to serve as a model for further collaboration as discussions are underway to expand Djibouti's national power grid and upgrade the wind energy station in the Ghoubet region. Officials from both sides described the project as a milestone that reflects shared goals in sustainable development, energy access, and South-South cooperation. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link: