By Zakaria Hassan - Reporter
Djibouti, 29 December 2025 Djibouti and Egypt on Saturday signed three cooperation agreements covering solar energy, port infrastructure, and logistics services, following an official visit to Djibouti by Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel Al-Wazir.
The Egyptian delegation held talks with Djibouti’s Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Hassan Houmed Ibrahim, as well as the Chairman of the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority Aboubaker Omar Hadi.
Under the first agreement, the two sides will develop a solar power plant with a capacity of 23 megawatts, equipped with a battery storage system. The project will cover an area of 30 hectares and is intended to supply electricity to the Doraleh Port.
The second agreement focuses on the construction of a new container storage terminal spanning 1,450 meters, a project expected to enhance the attractiveness and operational capacity of Djibouti’s ports.
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The third agreement involves leasing 10 hectares of land to facilitate the export and logistics operations of Egyptian goods. The project is expected to create local employment opportunities and strengthen trade flows between the two countries.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Al-Wazir said: “Djibouti and Egypt are two brotherly countries. These agreements reflect the strengthening of our fraternal ties and the shared desire to deepen cooperation between our two nations.”
For his part, Aboubaker Omar Hadi emphasized Djibouti’s strategic location at the gateway to the Red Sea, noting that the country will continue to reinforce its role in promoting regional economic growth through port infrastructure development and strategic partnerships.
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