Tanzania uses the CHOGM platform to advance its economic diplomacy, enhance shared prosperity

ANTIGUA: TANZANIA’S Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, represented President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held on the island of Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda.

The meeting brought together leaders of Commonwealth member states and chief executives of companies to discuss opportunities for promoting investment, strengthening economic resilience and creating jobs across member countries.

Discussions focused on infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture and addressing the effects of climate change. Participants also emphasised the importance of practical cooperation between governments and investors, as well as greater private sector participation in the development of member states.

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On the sidelines of the meeting, Ambassador Kombo held discussions with King Charles III of the United Kingdom, British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne, and the country’s Governor-General, Sir Rodney Williams.

Tanzania’s participation in the meeting provided an important opportunity to strengthen international relations and advance economic diplomacy aimed at attracting investment, promoting economic growth and enhancing shared prosperity.

The country also used the platform to highlight the importance of private sector involvement in implementing the National Development Vision 2050, particularly in stimulating investment, creating employment opportunities and strengthening economic growth.