Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has arrived in Belarus for a four-day official working visit aimed at deepening strategic relations between Tanzania and the Eastern European nation.
The visit, which runs from July 21 to 24, 2024, marks the first time a high-ranking Tanzanian leader has undertaken such an official trip to Belarus.
Prime Minister Majaliwa was received at Minsk National Airport by Belarus Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich, alongside senior officials from both countries.
Present at the welcoming ceremony were Zanzibar’s Minister of Investment, Sharif Ali Sharif; Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Cosato Chumi; and Tanzania’s Ambassador to Russia, Fredrick Kibuta.
The visit reflects Tanzania’s ongoing efforts to diversify and deepen its international partnerships under the country’s foreign policy agenda of promoting economic diplomacy.
According to government sources, the trip will focus on unlocking cooperation opportunities in critical sectors such as agriculture, health, education, tourism, investment, trade, and technology transfer.
During the mission, Prime Minister Majaliwa is expected to hold high-level talks with his Belarusian counterpart, Prime Minister Alexander Turchin.
The two leaders will deliberate on a wide range of bilateral issues and explore concrete steps toward enhancing cooperation between their countries.
Prime Minister Majaliwa will also engage with top executives from major Belarusian firms to promote Tanzania as a viable investment destination.
The discussions are expected to focus on attracting foreign capital and advanced technology that could boost Tanzania’s socio-economic transformation.
A highlight of the visit will be the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the two governments. The agreements will cover political consultations, education, agriculture, and trade cooperation.
The visit forms part of Tanzania’s strategic foreign policy shift aimed at fostering stronger economic ties with emerging economies, while leveraging diplomatic platforms to attract investment and technology to accelerate domestic development.