The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Philip Mpango, has departed for Brazil to represent President Samia Suluhu Hassan at a high-level summit aimed at addressing food security, the fight against hunger, and rural development across Africa.
Dr. Mpango left the country on Saturday, May 17, 2025, en route to Brasília, where the Second Brazil–Africa Meeting is set to take place from May 20 to 23.
The summit will bring together African heads of state, ministers of agriculture, international development agencies, the World Bank, and technical experts to explore collaborative solutions to food-related challenges facing the continent.
The Brazil–Africa Meeting is regarded as a significant platform for fostering cooperation between Africa and Brazil, with a particular focus on sustainable agricultural practices, policy innovation, and rural development.
Brazil’s own experience in reducing hunger through targeted social programs and rural investments serves as a potential blueprint for African countries seeking to enhance food production and reduce poverty.
According to a statement released by the Vice President’s Office, Dr. Mpango will also hold bilateral discussions with various international partners on the sidelines of the summit.
These meetings are expected to strengthen Tanzania’s ties with participating nations and organizations, with a focus on technical cooperation, investment, and knowledge-sharing in agriculture and rural development.
“The Vice President is scheduled to take part in two bilateral meetings, aimed at reinforcing Tanzania’s cooperation with international organizations and fellow participant countries,” said Franco Singaile, Assistant to the Vice President for Communications.
The summit’s agenda will include policy dialogue on food systems, strategies to tackle rural poverty, climate-resilient farming, and sustainable land use.
As food insecurity continues to threaten millions across Africa, leaders attending the summit are expected to push for renewed commitments and innovative partnerships to drive progress.
Tanzania’s participation in the summit comes at a time when the government is intensifying efforts to modernize the agriculture sector, support smallholder farmers, and promote agri-business investment.
The country has prioritized food and nutrition security as a key pillar of its national development agenda.
Dr. Mpango’s presence at the Brazil–Africa Meeting underlines Tanzania’s commitment to regional and global cooperation in addressing hunger and advancing rural development.
His engagements are expected to highlight Tanzania’s progress and aspirations while exploring new pathways for partnership and resource mobilization.