Speaking to Al Qahera News TV channel on the sidelines of his participation at the Rwandan President Paul Kagame's inauguration ceremony in the capital Kigali, Abdelatty noted that his visit to Rwanda demonstrates Egypt's commitment to deepening cooperation with African nations.

The Egyptian foreign minister highlighted El-Sisi's directives to boost bilateral political, economic and health relations between Egypt and Rwanda.

He stressed the necessity of strengthening cooperation between Cairo and Kigali to facilitate the supply of Egyptian medicines to the Rwandan market, given their high reputation and competitive prices.

Abdelatty also underlined the importance of the Egyptian logistics zone in Rwanda, which aims to promote trade exchange between Egypt and the landlocked country, pointing out that the logistics zone will house a permanent exhibition for Egyptian products.

Earlier Monday, Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungire announced during a meeting with Abdelatty a land allocation by his country to Egypt near the Tanzanian border for the establishment of a logistics zone. 

Abdelatty noted that it would "facilitate the access of Egyptian companies and investments to the promising Rwandan market."

Nduhungire also expressed gratitude for Egypt's substantial support in establishing the Magdi Yacoub Rwanda-Egypt Heart Centre, which is set to be the first dedicated cardiac hospital in Rwanda and the sub-Saharan region.

During the interview, Abdelatty further noted that his meeting with the Rwandan President addressed a wide range of issues of mutual interest, including the situation in the Horn of Africa and water-related issues.

He also highlighted Cairo's willingness to assist Rwanda in managing its water resources.

Egypt's development efforts in Africa

In addition, Abdelatty pointed out Egypt's commitment to supporting development efforts in Africa, citing Egyptian-constructed Tanzania’s Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Power Project (JNHPP) as an example.

The dam, under construction since 2019 by an Egyptian consortium, is 97.74% complete, the Egyptian housing ministry said in May.

It will be Tanzania's largest hydropower plant upon completion.

The project, a joint venture between state-owned Arab Contractors and privately held El-Sewedy Electric, is described as an example of cooperation between African countries in development projects, particularly in the water sector.

With a length of 1,025 metres and a storage capacity of approximately 34 billion cubic metres of water, the dam is expected to double Tanzania's energy production, control flooding and improve agriculture.

During his visit to the Rwandan capital, Abdelatty held several meetings with African counterparts and officials attending the inauguration, as well as members of the Egyptian community in Rwanda.

He also participated in a roundtable discussion with prominent Rwandan businessmen and private sector representatives.