Samia congratulates Brazil’s Lula, eyes closer ties

DODOMA: PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his reelection as President of Brazil, reaffirming Tanzania’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across key sectors.

In her message, President Samia said Tanzania values its longstanding friendship with Brazil and looks forward to building on existing ties for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

“Tanzania values its longstanding friendship with Brazil, and looks forward to continuing to build on this foundation to further strengthen bilateral relations and deepen cooperation, for the mutual benefit of our two nations,” President Samia wrote on her official social media platforms yesterday.

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Her message reaffirms Tanzania’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations, building on agreements reached during the Second Tanzania–Brazil Political Consultations in Brasília in April this year to expand cooperation in agriculture, livestock, education, technology transfer, trade, investment and tourism.

Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ngwaru Maghembe, led the Tanzanian delegation, while Brazil’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador Carlos Sergio Sobral Duarte, headed the Brazilian side.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, the two countries agreed to promote highlevel visits, expand educational opportunities and strengthen collaboration in agriculture and livestock production, including through technology transfer.

Brazil also reaffirmed its commitment to continue offering scholarships to Tanzanian students, while both sides underscored the importance of adopting modern farming techniques to increase productivity.