Egypt seeks to boost telecom R&D, manufacturing with new India deal

Egypt, represented by Telecom Egypt and the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with TEJAS, an Indian network firm. This is according to a statement released by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in Egypt.

As per the terms of the MoU, TEJAS will produce its communication products in Egypt, utilizing fiber optic technology. Additionally, the agreement entails the creation of several key initiatives, including an academy dedicated to capacity building, a research and development center, and a technical support center.

Speaking on the occasion, Eng. Mohamed Nasr El-Din, CEO and managing director of Telecom Egypt, expressed his delight in entering into a long-term strategic partnership with Tejas Networks, a renowned telecom and networking products company based in India and affiliated with the Tata Group. He highlighted Telecom Egypt’s consistent efforts to enhance its network infrastructure and technical capabilities through collaborations with leading global companies. The objective of the present MoU is to equip Telecom Egypt with cutting-edge communications technology while ensuring the provision of top-quality infrastructure services.