By The Respondents Reporter
The commitment was made during talks between Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Dr Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, and South Korea’s Foreign Minister, Cho Hyun, on the sidelines of the Africa-Korea Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Seoul from May 31 to June 2, 2026.
The discussions focused on enhancing diplomatic relations and identifying new opportunities for collaboration that could support Tanzania’s development agenda while creating mutually beneficial economic opportunities for both countries.
Dr Kombo highlighted Tanzania’s determination to deepen engagement with South Korea in the implementation of development projects and the attraction of quality investments capable of accelerating economic growth, industrialisation and job creation.
He stressed that stronger economic cooperation between the two nations would not only boost trade and investment flows but also deliver tangible benefits to citizens through improved infrastructure, technology transfer and skills development.
“Tanzania remains committed to working closely with South Korea to unlock new areas of cooperation that support sustainable economic growth and national development priorities,” he said.
South Korea has emerged as one of Africa’s important development partners, particularly in areas such as technology, innovation, manufacturing and infrastructure financing.
For his part, Cho reaffirmed Seoul’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Tanzania and other African countries, emphasizing the importance of partnerships that promote sustainable development, trade expansion and technological advancement.
He noted that South Korea views Africa as a key partner in the pursuit of inclusive economic growth and shared prosperity, adding that his government is keen to broaden cooperation through investment, knowledge exchange and capacity-building initiatives.
The meeting underscored the growing importance of Tanzania-South Korea relations at a time when African countries are seeking greater investment in critical sectors to drive economic transformation and improve livelihoods.
Analysts say closer ties with technologically advanced economies such as South Korea could provide Tanzania with valuable opportunities to enhance industrial productivity, strengthen digital transformation and develop the skilled workforce needed to compete in an increasingly globalised economy.
The Africa-Korea Foreign Ministers’ Meeting brings together senior officials from across Africa and South Korea to discuss ways of advancing political, economic and development cooperation while addressing shared global challenges.
The engagement between Dr Kombo and Cho reflects the broader commitment of both governments to building a strategic partnership capable of supporting long-term economic growth, innovation and prosperity for their respective populations.
