The Secretary General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), Mr Moussa Saleh Batraki, has arrived in Tanzania for an eight-day official visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between the country and the 79-member bloc.
Mr Batraki’s visit, scheduled from July 19 to 26, 2026, is his first trip to Tanzania since taking office in March 2025, and is expected to focus on areas that support economic growth, sustainable development and stronger international partnerships.
He was received at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam by Tanzania’s Ambassador to Belgium and Head of Mission to the European Union, Mr Jestus Nyamanga, Acting Director of the Department of Europe and America at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ms Ellen Maduhu, and other government officials.
During the visit, the OACPS Secretary General is expected to hold talks with senior government leaders in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, including ministers and Members of Parliament responsible for foreign affairs, fisheries, livestock and the Blue Economy.
A key area of focus will be Tanzania’s Blue Economy agenda, with Mr Batraki scheduled to visit projects aimed at promoting sustainable use of marine resources, expanding fisheries activities and creating economic opportunities for coastal communities.
The discussions are also expected to explore ways of strengthening cooperation through practical projects, including access to financing, technology and expertise to support Tanzania’s development priorities.
The visit comes as Tanzania continues to position the Blue Economy as an important driver of investment, employment creation and sustainable management of ocean resources.
Through its engagement with OACPS, Tanzania is seeking to deepen international partnerships and increase opportunities for collaboration in trade, investment and sustainable development.
OACPS brings together 79 countries from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific, coordinating cooperation among member states and managing partnerships, including economic and trade relations with the European Union through the Samoa Agreement.
