Djibouti and Tanzania discuss energy and maritime security
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on ADI
Djibouti Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed received a 17-member Tanzanian delegation to discuss renewable energy, electric mobility and transport security. The visit, scheduled until 29 October, includes talks with port and aviation authorities, according to the Djibouti Information Agency (ADI).
Djibouti Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed received a 17-member Tanzanian delegation on Wednesday to discuss the energy transition, climate governance and transport security, according to the ADI agency. The delegation is staying in Djibouti until 29 October and includes representatives of Tanzania’s civil aviation authority, maritime security agency and services responsible for climate change.
The discussions covered the development of solar and wind energy, electric mobility and opportunities for cooperation between the two countries. The programme also includes meetings with aviation and port authorities, a visit aboard a ship at the port of Djibouti and presentations on carbon governance and registration, according to ADI.
Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed called for greater vigilance in the face of geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz. He said their repercussions affect maritime security, supply chains and international trade, according to the ADI agency. The prime minister also cited the tourism and environmental potential of Lake Assal and called for South-South cooperation based on the sharing of expertise.
The discussions come after Chinese companies were invited on 26 October to invest in Djibouti’s ports and industry. They extend Djibouti’s efforts to attract partnerships in the infrastructure and energy sectors.
