President Samia Suluhu Hassan has reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing political reconciliation as a foundation for constitutional reforms, saying the process will proceed in accordance with the country's laws and established procedures.
The President made the remarks on Thursday during a meeting with leaders of 18 political parties at State House in Dar es Salaam, according to a statement issued by the Director of Presidential Communications, Mr Bakari S. Machumu.
The talks covered a broad range of national issues, including political reforms, economic development, social services, employment, investment and the preservation of peace and stability.
President Samia said progress made in reconciliation efforts, particularly in Zanzibar, had laid the groundwork for the next phase of discussions on constitutional reforms.
She stressed that any future steps would be guided by legal and institutional frameworks to ensure broad national consensus.
She also announced that the government would institutionalise regular consultations with political parties, with meetings expected to be held at least three times a year.
The meeting brought together chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, secretaries-general and leaders of political party wings from across the country.
It was the second such engagement convened by President Samia since the 2025 General Election.
A previous meeting held on March 31, 2026, brought together presidential candidates and running mates from parties that contested the election.
On the economy, President Samia said Tanzania maintained a growth rate of six per cent last year and is projected to record growth of 6.3 per cent this year, supported by continued investment in infrastructure and productive sectors.
She said the government remains focused on completing ongoing flagship projects while expanding strategic investments in transport and logistics infrastructure, including railways, roads and ports.
The President noted that improvements at the Port of Dar es Salaam had increased its capacity to handle both domestic and regional trade, strengthening Tanzania’s position as a gateway for neighbouring countries.
She added that expansion efforts were also continuing at ports along the Indian Ocean coastline and on Lakes Victoria, Tanganyika and Nyasa.
President Samia urged political parties to safeguard national unity and stability, describing peace as a shared responsibility between the government, political actors and citizens.
During the discussions, political party leaders presented proposals on governance, economic development and social welfare.
The government pledged to continue receiving and reviewing recommendations through established consultation mechanisms as part of efforts to strengthen inclusive governance and citizen participation in national development.
