Ethiopia is accelerating its commitment to forge an integrated regional electricity market spanning across the diverse Horn of Africa.
Water and Energy Minister Habtamu Itefa announced this ambitious vision during the Eastern Africa Power Pool ministerial sessions in Addis Ababa.
He declared that voluntary regional cooperation illuminates a shared path toward sustainable development and institutional governance for all participating nations.
The ministers gathered to review vital legal frameworks required to operationalize the power market and spark widespread economic growth.
As the current chair, Ethiopia vows to anchor this grid expansion firmly on the rule of law and regional solidarity.
State Minister Sultan Welle confirmed that electrical currents already flow from Ethiopian plants to Kenya, Djibouti, Tanzania, and Sudan.
This expanding web of infrastructure serves as a literal beacon of hope, bringing reliable electricity to millions of citizens.
The pool recently welcomed South Sudan and Somalia into its ranks, further weaving the collective fabric of regional energy connectivity.
Delegates expect to finalize comprehensive service agreements before the closing ceremonies of this momentous cross-border integration summit concludes.