The Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has praised the long-standing partnership between Tanzania and India during the celebrations of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Program Day held recently in Dar es Salaam.
Speaking at the event, Minister Kombo highlighted the impact of the ITEC program in building the skills of Tanzanian youth and public servants.
“Through ITEC, hundreds of Tanzanians have benefited from training in areas including technology, finance, health, agriculture, and human resource development,” he said.
He noted that the program aligns with the Sixth Phase Government’s vision under President Samia Suluhu Hassan to equip young people with skills and knowledge that drive economic growth.
The Minister stressed that the government will continue to monitor and support such initiatives to ensure more Tanzanians benefit.
Minister Kombo also highlighted the strengthened diplomatic and strategic relations between Tanzania and India, which have seen growth in trade and investment.
He extended gratitude to the Government of India through the Jaipur Foot initiative for organizing the second prosthetics camp in Tanzania in November 2025, providing free services to over 600 beneficiaries a milestone in bilateral cooperation.
Indian Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr. Bishwadip Dey, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to continued collaboration through training programs, describing ITEC as a key platform for sharing expertise and experiences between the two nations.
Established in 1972, the ITEC Program Day is celebrated annually to acknowledge the program’s contribution to human resource development in partner countries, including Tanzania.
