JPC session deepens Tanzania-Uganda’s ties in socio-economic development

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Uganda have convened the Fifth Session of the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC), in a joint move to strengthen bilateral cooperation in economic and social development between the two friendly nations.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed strategic areas of cooperation intended to advance their shared development and growth objectives. Through preliminary discussions among technical experts, Tanzania and Uganda identified four key clusters of priority cooperation.

The first cluster focuses on Diplomatic and Political Cooperation, which also covers defense and security, legal affairs, and immigration matters. The second cluster addresses Infrastructure Development, including construction, transport, and energy sectors.

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The third cluster centers on Economic Affairs, covering trade and industry, livestock and fisheries, agriculture, water resources, environment, and tourism. The fourth cluster focuses on Social Affairs.

Technical-level discussions are expected to lay the groundwork for decisions to be made during upcoming meetings of senior officials, followed by a ministerial session that will conclude the JPC meeting on March 13, 2026.

Through this strategic cooperation framework, Tanzania and Uganda aim to expand trade and investment opportunities, strengthen their long-standing diplomatic relations, and promote both national and regional development.

Representatives from various ministries, institutions, and government departments of Tanzania and Uganda are participating in the meeting to review the implementation of agreements reached during the Fourth JPC held in 2022, while also establishing new resolutions to guide future cooperation.