The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation has highlighted major achievements in strengthening Tanzania’s international relations and outlined key priorities for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Minister Hon. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (MP) presented the ministry’s performance report for 2025/2026 and the upcoming budget plan to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defense and Security (NUU) in Dodoma.
He reported progress in promoting economic diplomacy, safeguarding national interests, and expanding bilateral, regional, and international cooperation.
Through active engagement in global and regional platforms, Tanzania has attracted investment and created new trade opportunities for citizens.
Minister Kombo stressed the need to continuously educate stakeholders about international opportunities to maximize the benefits of economic diplomacy for the country.
Looking ahead, the ministry’s 2026/2027 priorities will follow national, regional, and international frameworks, including Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050, Zanzibar Development Vision 2050, the Fourth Five-Year National Development Plan (2026/27–2030/31), the 2025 CCM Election Manifesto, the EAC and SADC treaties, and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Key focus areas include strengthening bilateral, regional, and global cooperation; implementing foreign policy with emphasis on economic diplomacy; protecting Tanzania’s image and interests abroad; and improving working conditions for ministry staff while advancing development projects within the ministry and its institutions.
Hon. Najma Giga (MP), Chairperson of the NUU Committee, praised the ministry for the comprehensive report and pledged continued collaboration to ensure effective implementation of its mandates, addressing emerging issues collectively for national benefit.
