Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development, Kamel Al-Wazir, inaugurated a new solar power plant in Omar Jagaa village in Djibouti's Arta region, advancing bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The project stems from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi's historic visit to Djibouti in April 2025 and aims to enhance quality of life in rural areas through renewable energy.
In Omar Jagaa village in Djibouti's Arta region, Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister Kamel Al-Wazir cut the ribbon to open a new solar power plant. The ceremony drew Djibouti's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Younis Ali Guedi, the Minister of Infrastructure, the Egyptian and Djiboutian ambassadors, local officials, and representatives from the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) and the Egyptian Agency for Partnership for Development (EAPD).
Al-Wazir delivered greetings from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to Djibouti's leadership and people, noting the project as a direct result of Al-Sisi's April 2025 visit, which established foundations for deeper ties in energy, infrastructure, industrial growth, and the green economy. "The solar power plant is more than a power generation project; it is a strategic pillar for improving quality of life, supporting local economic activities and promoting the use of renewable energy," Al-Wazir stated.
He highlighted Egypt's dedication to aiding African partners with technical expertise, capacity building, and practical solutions that benefit communities. Guedi called the facility Djibouti's largest solar plant in a rural area and a symbol of the profound friendship and strategic partnership between the nations.
The AOI handled on-site implementation, while the EAPD provided funding and oversight under Egypt's development aid programs. Egyptian partners, including ARECO and Huawei Group, supplied technical support and advanced technologies like remote monitoring systems. The plant boasts a peak output of 300 kilowatts (kW) and a 1.29 megawatt-hour (MWh) energy storage system for steady electricity supply to locals.
This initiative fits into efforts to electrify Djibouti's remote rural zones and exemplifies Egypt's sharing of renewable energy know-how with African allies. Al-Wazir indicated it opens doors for expanded collaboration in green energy, local industry, and technology transfer, fostering sustainable jobs and human capital development. "The inauguration of this plant is a clear demonstration of Egypt’s commitment to long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships across Africa," he added.
The project was first revealed at its June 2025 groundbreaking, building on Al-Sisi's visit outcomes.