Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has renewed his call for Japanese investors and leading business figures to explore investment opportunities in Tanzania across key sectors such as agriculture, health, blue economy, energy, infrastructure, livestock, and information and communication technology (ICT).
He emphasized that the Tanzanian government has significantly improved the business climate to facilitate investment.
Speaking today (Wednesday, May 28, 2025) during meetings with leaders from the Federation of Infrastructure Investors, the Japan Business Federation (KEIDANREN), and the Association of Corporate Executives and Company Presidents of Japan (KEIZA DOYUKAI), the Prime Minister reiterated Tanzania’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for business. He is currently on an official working visit to Tokyo, Japan.
“We warmly welcome Japanese companies to seize the abundant investment opportunities available in Tanzania, backed by a peaceful business environment, progressive policy reforms, and ongoing efforts to streamline regulatory processes.”
On May 27, 2025, Prime Minister Majaliwa also met with Japan’s Deputy Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Kenichi Ogasawara, alongside Miyamoto Yaichi, President of the Japan-Africa Infrastructure Investment Federation (JAIDA).
During the meeting, held at the MLIT headquarters and attended by presidents of leading Japanese investment companies, the Prime Minister invited Japanese investors to participate in sectors including energy, infrastructure, tourism, agriculture, and trade.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Majaliwa highlighted Tanzania’s ongoing efforts to build human resource capacity and extended an invitation for Japanese partners to provide training and knowledge exchange programs.
These initiatives will empower Tanzanian engineers, urban planners, and infrastructure specialists to benefit from Japan’s advanced expertise and innovation.
He also acknowledged Japan as one of Tanzania’s most important development partners, noting the longstanding and robust relationship between the two countries, especially in infrastructure development.
“We deeply appreciate this partnership and the significant contributions of Japanese companies to Tanzania’s growth.”he added
Prime Minister Majaliwa emphasized the government’s belief that strong infrastructure is a critical driver of economic growth, improved living standards, trade facilitation, and regional cooperation.
“Our goal is to continue enhancing our network of roads, railways, ports, and airports.”he added
“These infrastructure projects are vital to strengthening both domestic connectivity and regional integration. Large-scale initiatives such as the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and the expansion of the Dar es Salaam and Mtwara ports exemplify our commitment to positioning Tanzania as a regional transportation hub.”he added
Deputy Minister in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, Stanslaus Nyongo, reported that the meetings provided an opportunity to update investors on the government’s strategies to attract increased investment across various sectors.
He also noted that the government is advancing the development of the National Development Vision 2050, which will outline priority investment areas crucial for accelerating Tanzania’s economic growth.
Meanwhile, Shigeki Komatsubara, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Tanzania, reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to benefiting from Japanese expertise and technology in key sectors, including infrastructure and human resource development.
