The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has delivered 500 tonnes of maize to Mozambique to help communities affected by severe floods that recently struck the country following heavy rains.
The food assistance was handed over on March 24, 2026 by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, on behalf of President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
The consignment arrived in Maputo aboard a cargo aircraft operated by Air Tanzania Company Limited and was received by a Mozambican government delegation led by the Minister of Planning and Development, Salim Cripton Valá.
Speaking during the handover, Kombo said the support reflects the strong historical and brotherly relations between Tanzania and Mozambique, which were built during the liberation struggle of southern Africa.
He noted that the close ties between the two countries date back to the era of the founding leaders, Tanzania’s Father of the Nation, Julius Kambarage Nyerere, and Mozambique’s independence leader, Eduardo Mondlane.
Kombo said President Samia had sent the assistance to help ease the suffering of people affected by the floods and to show solidarity with the people of Mozambique during this difficult time.
“On behalf of the Government of Tanzania, President Samia sends her condolences to the President of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo, and the people of Mozambique following the devastation caused by the floods. Tanzania remains ready to continue supporting Mozambique whenever the need arises,” Kombo said.
During the visit, the minister also met and held discussions with Mozambique’s Prime Minister, Maria Benvinda Levi, on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries, particularly in economic sectors.
The Government of Mozambique expressed gratitude for the support, saying the assistance from Tanzania demonstrates the deep friendship and cooperation that continues to exist between the two neighbouring nations.
