Tanzania hails Uganda’s remarkable progress as it marks its 63rd anniversary

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has hailed The Republic of Uganda and its people for the remarkable progress they have achieved in their 63  years of independence.

That was noted by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Cosato Chumi, who represented Tanzania in the celebration of Uganda’s 63rd Independence Anniversary held at its High Commission in Dar es Salaam.

Uganda marks 63 years since gaining independence from Britain in 1962. Speaking during the celebration, Chumi congratulated the government and people of Uganda for commemorating this significant milestone in the nation’s history.

He noted that Uganda has made remarkable progress in development over the past six decades, particularly in the sectors of infrastructure, education, energy, health, and agriculture.

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“Uganda has achieved tremendous development in infrastructure, education, energy, health, and agriculture, and the country is now self-sufficient in food production,” said Chumi.

He further added that these achievements are the result of the visionary and strong leadership of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who has guided the country based on the principles of peace, unity, and sustainable development.

According to Chumi, Uganda has built a stable economy that has been growing at an average rate of over 6 percent annually, making it one of the food-secure countries in Africa. He also emphasized that Ugandan youth have been a key driving force in economic growth through innovation in science and technology.

Regarding relations between Tanzania and Uganda, Chumi highlighted that the two countries continue to cooperate in various social and economic sectors, including investment, trade, education, health, agriculture, and energy.

He cited joint projects such as the Mulongo–Kikagati Hydropower Project with a capacity of 14 MW and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) from Hoima, Uganda to Tanga, Tanzania, whose construction has reached 70 percent completion.

Chumi also pointed out that Uganda is one of the major users of the Dar es Salaam Port for its cargo transit, and the Government of Tanzania will continue improving port infrastructure to ensure efficient and reliable services for neighboring countries.

He further underscored the close relationship between the people of Tanzania and Uganda, noting that the two communities have strong social ties, including intermarriages and cooperation, regardless of the colonial borders that separate them.