- In a statement issued by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s office, he has advised his government to strive towards implementing electricity interconnection projects with neighbouring countries.
- The comments were made during a meeting with Prime Minister Mustafa Mabdouli and Minister of Electricity Mohamed Shaker, taking stock of the latest development of Egypt’s megaprojects.
In a statement issued by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s office, he has advised his government to strive towards implementing electricity interconnection projects with neighbouring countries. The comments were made during a meeting with Prime Minister Mustafa Mabdouli and Minister of Electricity Mohamed Shaker, taking stock of the latest development of Egypt’s megaprojects of electricity linkage with countries like Sudan, Jordan, and Iraq.
President Sisi also directed the expansion of electricity generation projects from new and renewable energy sources, in collaboration with the private sector. The statement added that the President has advised for continuous efforts to upgrade the electricity system in Egypt.