Oman and Tanzania have discussed and strengthened economic and investment cooperation in an important meeting. Sayyid Badr emphasized the depth of the historical relations and the cultural and human ties that connect the Sultanate of Oman and the United Republic of Tanzania in his opening speech at the committee session.
Emphasis on Past Cooperation
Sayyid Badr noted that the shared civilizational heritage provides a solid foundation for developing cooperation between the two countries and expanding the cooperation achieved in recent years. He referred to the importance of these cooperations in strengthening bilateral relations and expanding new horizons.
Dr. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Tanzania's Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, also appreciated the historical relations between the two countries during this meeting and emphasized his country's determination to develop these relations and elevate bilateral cooperation to higher levels commensurate with the existing economic and investment potential.
Exploring Cooperation Opportunities
During the meeting, both parties examined pathways for bilateral cooperation and followed up on the results of previous sessions. They reviewed the existing opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, blue economy, energy, mining, transportation, infrastructure, education, and tourism, as well as cooperation in the areas of labor, archives, and diplomatic training.
This meeting was attended by Professor Kitila Mkumbo, Minister of State in the President's Office for Planning and Investment, Anthony Mavunde, Minister of Mining, and Professor Makame M. Nya Mbarawa, Minister of Transportation, along with deputy ministers of agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and energy, and several senior Tanzanian government officials.
In this meeting, views and priorities for cooperation between the two countries were exchanged, and discussions were held on various methods to enhance economic cooperation and investment. They also examined the available opportunities in the sectors of mining, transportation, infrastructure, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and energy.
This meeting is considered an important step towards strengthening relations between Oman and Tanzania and could lead to sustainable development in both countries.
