Dr Shelukindo stresses the need for Tanzania and Oman to establish stronger strategies, address existing obstacles
ZANZIBAR: THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Dr Samwel Shelukindo, has stressed the need for Tanzania and Oman to establish effective strategies, address existing obstacles and set clear implementation timelines for agreed commitments to further strengthen strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Ambassador Shelukindo made the remarks on November 9, 2026, in Zanzibar during the opening of a meeting of Permanent Secretaries and experts from Tanzania and Oman, aimed at reviewing areas of cooperation ahead of the Third Session of the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC).
He said achieving the expected results from the partnership requires strong commitment, practical strategies and close monitoring of agreements, particularly in trade, transport, investment and agriculture.
He further noted that the longstanding historical and brotherly ties between Tanzania and Oman provide an important foundation for building strategic cooperation that benefits citizens of both countries.
During the meeting, delegates reviewed progress in implementing areas of cooperation agreed upon during the Second JPC meeting held in Muscat, Oman, in 2022.
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They also discussed new cooperation priorities aligned with Tanzania’s National Development Vision 2050, including trade and investment, transport, livestock and fisheries, energy and minerals, education, the blue economy and agriculture.
Held under the theme, βFrom Historical Friendship to Strategic Partnership: Advancing Trade, Investment and Socio-Economic Development,β the meeting is expected to conclude on November 10, 2026, with a ministerial-level session.
Tanzania and Oman are also expected to sign Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on cooperation in various strategic sectors, a move expected to further strengthen diplomatic relations and expand development opportunities for the two countries.
