The Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TANTRADE) has called on Tanzanians to take advantage of growing economic cooperation between Tanzania and Indonesia, saying the partnership offers major opportunities for trade, investment, industrial development, education and technology transfer.
Speaking during Indonesia Day at the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), TANTRADE Board Chairperson, Professor Ulingeta Mbamba, said Tanzania has a great deal to learn from Indonesia, particularly in industrial development, tourism, trade and economic transformation.
Professor Mbamba said Indonesia’s economy is nearly 20 times larger than Tanzania’s, while its population is about four times bigger, making it an important country for Tanzania to study as it seeks to expand its industrial base and strengthen its economy.
He said the Government of Tanzania is continuing to improve the business environment and increase economic competitiveness through private-sector participation, adding that international partnerships are important in helping the country achieve its development goals.
“We have learned many things about what is taking place in Indonesia. Tanzania has a lot to learn from Indonesia, especially in different areas of development that can help us move forward,” he said.
Professor Mbamba also highlighted education opportunities available in Indonesia, noting that the Indonesian Government offers scholarships that Tanzanian students can explore to gain skills and knowledge in various fields.
He further said Indonesia’s tourism sector has made significant progress, urging Tanzania to learn from the country’s experience while also promoting Tanzanian products and services in the Indonesian market.
“This is a good opportunity for Tanzanians to learn through the national days being celebrated at the trade fair. We should identify what we can learn and apply in our country so that Tanzania can continue to develop,” he said.
He added that Tanzania’s Vision 2050, which aims to build a one-trillion-dollar economy, requires stronger efforts in trade, industrialisation, investment and international cooperation.
On his part, Indonesia’s Deputy Ambassador to Tanzania, Priadj Soelaiman, said Indonesia considers Tanzania an important trade partner in Africa and is committed to strengthening bilateral economic relations.
Soelaiman said the two countries are working to balance trade and expand cooperation in key sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, technology, investment and product trade.
“We are holding this Indonesian Day as part of efforts to balance trade between Indonesia and Tanzania, and I am thankful that we are seeing progress,” he said.
He added that Tanzania has many opportunities for investment and economic cooperation, inviting Tanzanians to visit Indonesia in October this year to explore trade, investment and business opportunities.
The Tanzania–Indonesia partnership is expected to create new markets for local products, promote joint investments and support technology transfer, contributing to Tanzania’s industrial growth and broader economic development.
