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What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

Egypt is set to support Eritrea with solar energy projects, including the establishment of two solar power plants. The initiative, discussed in a recent meeting between Egyptian and Eritrean officials, aims to enhance electricity access and improve various sectors such as education and healthcare. Training programs will also be organized to share expertise in renewable energy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Africa-Press – Eritrea. <\/strong> <\/span>Egypt\u2019s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, met on Wednesday with Hagos Gebrehiwet, Economic Advisor to the Eritrean President, and Eritrea\u2019s Minister of Trade and Industry, Nasr El-Din Saleh, to enhance cooperation in electricity, renewable energy, training, and technical support.<\/p>\n

Esmat praised the strong ties between the two countries, highlighting Egypt\u2019s ongoing commitment\u2014backed by political leadership\u2014to share expertise and expand training programmes with African partners, particularly Eritrea.<\/p>\n

He pointed to Egypt\u2019s experience in scaling up renewable energy and its national strategy to increase the share of renewables in the energy mix to 45% by 2028, while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.<\/p>\n

The meeting reviewed existing cooperation, including plans to establish two solar power plants in Eritrea to expand electricity access across several regions.<\/p>\n

Both sides also discussed organizing five training programmes in May and June, in cooperation with the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development, alongside additional specialized technical training in renewable energy.<\/p>\n

For his part, Gebrehiwet reaffirmed Eritrea\u2019s commitment to strengthening ties with Egypt, praising its extensive expertise in the energy sector. He added that completing the solar projects would significantly support improvements in education, healthcare infrastructure, and broader economic activity.<\/p>\n

Egypt and Eritrea have been strengthening their bilateral relations, particularly in the energy sector, as both nations recognize the importance of renewable energy for sustainable development. Egypt’s commitment to increasing its renewable energy share to 45% by 2028 aligns with Eritrea’s goals to improve its energy infrastructure and overall economic activity. This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing regional cooperation in renewable energy initiatives, which are crucial for both countries’ growth.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Eritrea<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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