Tanzania and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen development cooperation in key sectors, including agriculture and energy, aiming to accelerate socio-economic growth in both countries.
The agreement followed a high-level meeting between Tanzania’s Minister of Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omary (MP), and Indonesia’s Ambassador to Tanzania, Tri Yogo Jatmiko Avetisyan, held in Dodoma.
Ambassador Omary praised Indonesia for its long-standing support to Tanzania’s economy, particularly in mining, agriculture, and livestock, since diplomatic relations were established in 1964.
“This year marks 62 years of diplomatic ties between Tanzania and Indonesia. Our relationship continues to grow stronger, highlighted by reciprocal visits by our leaders President Samia Suluhu Hassan to Indonesia and President Prabowo Subianto to Tanzania. These visits reflect the deep respect and genuine cooperation between our nations,” he said.
He noted that Indonesia’s commitment to sustainable development and poverty reduction has positively influenced Tanzania’s socio-economic progress through financial aid, technical support, and capacity-building programs.
Ambassador Omary also called on Indonesian investors to explore opportunities in Tanzania across agriculture, agro-processing, mining, industry, energy, infrastructure, health, education, and tourism.
Ambassador Avetisyan said Indonesia’s capacity-building programs have already benefited over 170 Tanzanians across sectors including agriculture, livestock, energy, mining, fisheries, and finance.
“We are committed to expanding this partnership by empowering Tanzanian professionals, ensuring that every area of cooperation delivers tangible results and strengthens the prosperity of both nations,” he said.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, including Deputy Secretary-General Amina Khamis Shaaban, Planning Commission Deputy Executive Secretary Dr. Blandina Kilama, Commissioner of External Finance Rished Bade, Assistant Commissioner of Debt Management Tiba Kisonga, and representatives from the Indonesian Embassy in Tanzania.