DAR ES SALAAM – Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi
will pay his final a four-day working and state visit to Tanzania, seeking to
boost diplomatic and trade relations between the two countries before completing
his second presidential term.
President Nyusi’s visit from July 1 to July 4 is also a good
opportunity to bid farewell to the Tanzanian people.
Speaking at a press conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s
Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, January Makamba,
highlighted that the visit follows an invitation from President Samia Suluhu
Hassan.
During his visit, the President Nyusi will grace the
official opening of the 48th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair
(DITF), also known as Sabasaba on July 3, 2024.
The 48th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), also known as SabaSaba, is currently taking place from June 28th to July 13th, 2024. This annual event is held at the Mwalimu J.K. Nyerere Trade Fair Grounds, located along Kilwa Road, approximately 8 km southeast of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania12. The theme for this year’s fair is “Tanzania: Your Best Destination for Business and Investment” 2.
The DITF serves as a significant promotional platform for Tanzanian products and attracts participants from various sectors, including agriculture, finance, construction, education, technology, and more. It acts as a hub for business exchange, connecting Tanzania with neighboring countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and others in the East, Central, and Southern African region1.
“President Filipe Nyusi will arrive tomorrow (Monday) at
Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), responding to President Samia’s
invitation,” Makamba stated.
Upon arrival, President Nyusi will be received by various
government officials. On July 2, he will be hosted at the State House in Dar es
Salaam by President Samia for private discussions followed by media briefings
and the signing of agreements in key sectors such as health, media, and
education.
“The visit aims to strengthen economic ties, focusing on education, security, infrastructure, mining, oil, gas, and Mozambique’s significant offshore gas reserves,” Makamba emphasized.
Highlighting the current trade status, Makamba acknowledged
the need for improvement.
“Last year, trade with Mozambique totaled approximately $20
million, down from over 57 million US dollars the previous year. Strengthening
trade relations is a priority,” he added.
President Nyusi will proceed to Zanzibar on July 4, 2024 for
a private visit before returning to Mozambique via Abeid Karume Airport.