Tanzania and the United States have moved closer to sealing several major investment agreements following high-level talks between President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Acting U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania, Andrew Lentz, at Chamwino State House on Monday.
The meeting focused on advancing key areas of bilateral cooperation and reaffirming the shared commitment to a modern, mutually beneficial partnership.
Ambassador Lentz, who was accompanied by the U.S. Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs, said Washington is committed to strengthening the relationship and deepening economic, political and security collaboration with Tanzania.
He stressed that the United States aims to build a partnership anchored in shared prosperity rather than aid dependency.
According to him, the talks reflect Washington’s intention to reset and elevate ties with Tanzania in line with its long-term strategic outlook.
A major part of the discussions centred on the status of ongoing negotiations for U.S.-linked strategic projects.
Both sides confirmed that talks on two key projects the massive Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) development and the Tembo Nickel initiative are now in their final stages and ready for formal signing. A third project, the Mahenge Graphite investment, is still undergoing final technical and operational reviews.
President Samia welcomed the commitment shown by the U.S. delegation and assured them that Tanzania is ready to complete the remaining procedural steps needed to move the projects forward.
She said Tanzania remains open to working with all partners who respect the country’s sovereignty and share its vision for sustainable prosperity.
The President also highlighted that more than 400 American companies are currently operating in Tanzania, calling it a sign of the country’s stability, openness to investment and long-standing economic ties with the United States.
She emphasised that these new investments have the potential to unlock jobs, strengthen national revenue and support long-term economic transformation.
Beyond the investment portfolio, the meeting addressed broader cooperation areas, including political stability, regional security, private-sector growth, social development, health-sector partnerships and opportunities for deeper people-to-people exchanges.
Ambassador Lentz congratulated President Samia for her leadership and the strategic direction outlined in Vision 2050.
He said the U.S. Government is ready to support its implementation and strengthen governance reforms guided by the President’s 4R philosophy.
Both sides agreed that consistent communication, active engagement and timely action on pending agreements are crucial to unlocking the full potential of U.S.–Tanzania relations.
Monday’s meeting is seen as a pivotal moment in redefining and revitalising bilateral cooperation. The reaffirmed commitment from both governments marks the beginning of a transparent and private-sector-driven partnership rooted in shared prosperity, mutual respect and long-term strategic collaboration.