Libya took part in a regional meeting on East Africa’s power interconnection plans, held in Cairo from April 27 to 28, as countries in the region seek to strengthen electricity cooperation and support long-term energy stability.
The Ministry of Electricity of the Libyan Government-designate said the meeting of the East Africa Power Pool committee discussed several strategic files, including the expansion of electricity interconnection projects among member states and the development of technical and institutional cooperation.
The ministry was represented by Muftah Al-Mismari, who attended the meeting with an official delegation. Participants approved the minutes of the previous meeting and discussed the selection of the country that will host the regional energy market.
The meeting was attended by the organisation’s Secretary-General, James Wahogo, Chairman of the Steering Committee Jaber Desouki, and representatives of member states.
Following the meetings, participants visited the headquarters of the energy market in Shorouk City to review the readiness of infrastructure and operating mechanisms. The visit was attended by several ministers and members of steering committees.
Libya’s participation comes as regional energy integration gains growing importance across Africa, where power interconnection projects are seen as a vital tool to improve supply security, reduce pressure on national grids, and support economic development.
The East Africa Power Pool aims to promote cross-border electricity trade and improve coordination between member states. For Libya, engagement in such meetings offers an opportunity to expand technical cooperation, strengthen institutional links, and follow regional developments in electricity market planning.
