PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has sent a congratulatory message to the new Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, pledging Tanzania’s continued cooperation in all developmental aspects.
The Head of State shared her message on her twitter handle @SuluhuSamia on Friday after the newly elected Malaysian Premier was sworn in to assume his new role.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of the United Republic of Tanzania, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to @anwaribrahim for being appointed as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia. Rest assured of our continued cooperation,” tweeted President Samia.
A long-time Malaysian statesman, Ibrahim was sworn in on Thursday as the Malaysian new Prime Minister, after the Southeast Asian nation’s palace appointed the opposition leader ending a protracted election deadlock.
For decades Tanzania and Malaysia have been enjoying a cordial relationship that has facilitated business between members of the two countries.
Statistics show that during 2020, Malaysia had a large net trade with Tanzania in the exports of animal and vegetable bi-products (128Million US Dollars), metals (8.53million US dollars), and mineral products (4.18million US Dollars).
At the same time, Tanzania recorded a large net trade with Malaysia in the export of mineral products (57 million US dollars), foodstuffs (5.52 million US dollars), and vegetable products (3.53 Million US dollars).
Also, Tanzania has continued with efforts to attract more investors in various sectors, especially in setting up edible oil manufacturing plants.
In May this year, Minister for Investment, Industry and Trade Dr Ashatu Kijaji asked Malaysian investors to set up edible oil processing factories in Tanzania.
“Malaysia is renowned for its edible oil production. We want to benefit from your valuable experience,” she said.
Eight of the prospective investors came from Malaysia and were accompanied by Tanzanian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Dr Ramadhani Dau.
The envoy said the high commission was talking with Access Logistics Company to explore ways of investing in Tanzania.
