Tanzania thanks Canada for supporting its major development projects
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has expressed gratitude to the Canadian government for supporting Tanzania’s social and economic development in the health, education, agriculture, and community development sectors.
The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ngwaru Maghembe, has met with a delegation from the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians (CAFP) to strengthen long-term and mutually beneficial relations between Tanzania and Canada.
During the talks, Dr Maghembe thanked Canada for its continued support in the health, education, agriculture, and community development sectors, noting that this contribution has significantly supported Tanzania’s social and economic development.
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He stated that under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania is promoting a shift from aid dependency toward trade-driven partnerships. He added that the country continues to value development assistance and concessional loans aimed at building self-reliance and shared prosperity.
On her part, the delegation leader, Yasmin Ratansi, praised Tanzania’s infrastructure development, particularly the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), expressing satisfaction with the progress achieved.
The delegation also participated in a luncheon meeting organized by John Ulanga in collaboration with the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA). The meeting brought together stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, including representatives from business, investment, and industrial organizations.
Through this engagement, the Canadian delegation gained insight into Tanzania’s diplomatic and economic priorities, as well as ongoing efforts to position the country as a strategic hub for trade and investment in the East African region.
