On Friday, July 25, 2025, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty inaugurated the Egyptian-owned Celta factory for manufacturing electrical appliances in Dakar, Senegal. The event was attended by Senegalese Trade and Industry Minister Serigne Jay Diop and several high-ranking Senegalese officials. n nSpeaking at the inauguration, Minister Abdelatty emphasized that the project marks a pivotal step in expanding Egypt’s economic presence across the African continent. He highlighted Egypt’s strategic focus on deepening cooperation with African nations, particularly in manufacturing and technology transfer. n nHe noted that the factory reflects Egypt’s commitment to shared development with African partners, underscoring the country’s efforts to support Egyptian investments abroad, especially in promising African markets that offer significant economic complementarity. Additionally, he stated that the facility will provide high-quality, competitively priced electrical products and contribute to transferring industrial expertise to Senegal and the broader region. n nSenegalese Trade and Industry Minister Serigne Jay Diop praised Egypt’s leading role in supporting development and investment initiatives in Senegal. He reiterated his country’s commitment to facilitating all necessary support for Egyptian investors and emphasized the importance of enhancing the bilateral economic partnership for the mutual benefit of both nations.