By The Respondent Reporter
LUANDA, ANGOLA — Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (MP), has stressed the need to focus on areas that will bring real benefits to both Tanzania and Angola.
Speaking in Luanda, Angola, Minister Kombo said the upcoming State Visit of President Samia Suluhu Hassan is a chance to open a new chapter of development between the two countries.
“It is our duty to make sure the topics we discuss during this visit match the development goals of our countries. We must look at areas that will directly help our people,” he said.
Minister Kombo urged Tanzanian officials from different ministries and institutions to use this time to carefully study which sectors can help grow the economy, create jobs, and improve people’s lives.
He said Tanzania and Angola should strengthen their partnership in important areas like trade and investment, the blue economy, oil and gas, mining, health, education, infrastructure, tourism, communication, and regional security.
“This historic visit by President Samia is expected to bring strong results—not only in diplomacy, but also in turning opportunities into real progress for our people,” said Minister Kombo.
He also said that Tanzania is ready to work closely with Angola on joint projects that will support key sectors, improve economic systems, and build a long-lasting friendship between the two nations.
The Tanzanian team, led by Minister Kombo, is in Angola to prepare for the State Visit of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, which will take place from April 7 to 9, 2025.
