By Our Correspondent, Tokyo
Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mr. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has invited Japanese investors to take advantage of Tanzania’s growing opportunities in key sectors through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Speaking in Tokyo on August 21, 2025, Minister Kombo met with the Japan Infrastructure Investors Federation (JAIDA), which represents about 190 companies, and co-chairs of the Africa Committee of KEIDANREN, a federation of around 1,500 companies.
He highlighted strategic areas for investment, including agriculture, manufacturing, mining, equipment assembly, and major infrastructure projects such as the expansion of the Dar es Salaam Port and phases six and seven of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).
The Minister said Tanzania is committed to using its partnership with Japan as a showcase for broader Japan–Africa cooperation.
He underscored the importance of strengthening collaboration in skills development, knowledge exchange, and technology transfer to complement investment flows.
“Our aim is to deepen cooperation with Japan not only in infrastructure and industry but also in human capital development, which is vital for Tanzania’s future growth,” Kombo said.
Japanese investors welcomed the call, pledging to make use of the opportunities and strengthen ties with Tanzania through investments and trade.
They said PPP arrangements could deliver benefits for both countries by combining Tanzania’s strategic potential with Japan’s technological expertise.
The discussions in Tokyo come at a time when Tanzania is actively seeking to attract foreign direct investment to accelerate economic transformation.
For Japan, the talks reflect Tokyo’s renewed interest in deepening its engagement with Africa as global competition for markets and resources intensifies.
By presenting Tanzania as a stable and reliable partner, Minister Kombo said the government hopes to draw quality investment that supports industrialization and regional integration.
The focus on PPPs, he added, offers a practical way to finance and deliver large-scale projects while ensuring shared benefits.