Al-Wazir, who also serves as Minister of Industry and Transport, led a high-level delegation including Egypt’s Ambassador to Djibouti, Abdel Rahman Raafat, and representatives from seven major Egyptian public and private sector firms.
President Guelleh said the visit underscores the strong and
historical ties between the two nations. He highlighted the momentum generated
by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s visit to Djibouti in April 2024,
which called for deepening trade and establishing a joint business council.
Guelleh praised ongoing joint projects, describing them as
direct results of the presidential summit. He invited Egyptian firms to
increase their footprint in Djibouti’s infrastructure, logistics, agriculture,
and tourism sectors, citing their professionalism and extensive experience.
During the meeting, Al-Wazir conveyed President Sisi’s
greetings and emphasized Cairo’s commitment to supporting Djibouti’s
development. He noted several milestones in the partnership, including the
official opening of Banque Misr Djibouti on November 3, 2025 and the recent
inauguration of a solar power plant in the village of Omar Jaga. Agreements
signed regarding maritime transport and green energy hubs.
"President Sisi directed that this delegation include
Egypt’s leading firms to contribute to Djibouti’s developmental
renaissance," Al-Wazir said, adding that Egyptian companies are ready to
implement projects in energy, health, and pharmaceuticals.
Al-Wazir confirmed he had held fruitful discussions with
Djiboutian ministers to draft a comprehensive plan for integrated commercial
and agricultural projects. He stressed that both governments are maintaining
constant communication to ensure projects are delivered according to the
timelines agreed upon by both heads of state.
The Egyptian business delegation expressed their readiness for the "immediate implementation" of agreed-upon projects, pledging to transfer the expertise gained from Egypt’s recent large-scale national projects to Djibouti.