The Minister of Finance, Khamis Mussa Omar, has reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the African Development Bank to accelerate the country’s development agenda.
The assurance was made during high-level talks between the minister and an AfDB delegation led by Regional Executive Director, Ronald Cafrine, held in Dar es Salaam.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in key sectors to support Tanzania’s ambition of achieving the targets set under the National Development Vision 2050.
Discussions centred on scaling up investments in strategic areas such as energy, infrastructure, and economic transformation.
Omar highlighted the importance of continued concessional financing from the AfDB, particularly under the African Development Fund (ADF-16), noting that such support has been vital in sustaining the implementation of priority development projects across the country.
He said the government values the bank’s long-standing partnership, which has contributed significantly to improving infrastructure, expanding access to energy, and boosting economic opportunities for Tanzanians.
The minister emphasized that Tanzania will maintain close collaboration with the AfDB to ensure the successful delivery of key national projects aimed at enhancing productivity and inclusive growth.
For his part, Cafrine commended Tanzania’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its economy and improve livelihoods, reaffirming the bank’s readiness to continue supporting the country’s development journey.
Meanwhile, AfDB Country Manager for Tanzania, Mary Manneko Monyau, said the bank is encouraged by Tanzania’s clear development priorities and strategic direction under Vision 2050, which focuses on improving living standards and driving sustainable economic growth.
She noted that the AfDB remains committed to aligning its support with Tanzania’s national priorities to ensure impactful and long-term development outcomes.
