MWE Correspondent
Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has arrived in Zimbabwe to take part in the 22nd Meeting of African and Nordic Foreign Ministers, a two-day summit running from October 2 to 3, 2025.
Kombo landed at Victoria Falls International Airport on Wednesday, where he was received by Tanzania’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, CP Suzan S. Kaganda, alongside senior government officials from both countries. His presence follows an invitation from Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Prof. Dr. Amon Murwira, highlighting the significance of Tanzania’s role in the high-level gathering.
This year’s conference is being held under the theme “Innovation for Impact: Leveraging Technology and Collaboration for Future-Ready Societies.” Organizers say the theme reflects growing recognition that innovation and technology are central to building resilient communities in an era defined by global challenges, from climate change to economic inequality.
The first day of the summit features a Business Forum that brings together entrepreneurs and investors from Africa and the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
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The forum is designed to strengthen trade and investment opportunities, with discussions expected to cover sectors such as clean energy, agribusiness, digital solutions and education.
Minister Kombo is scheduled to present Tanzania’s national priorities under the Sixth Phase Government, focusing on trade, investment, education, technology and social development. He is also expected to engage in bilateral talks with leaders from both Africa and the Nordic region, reinforcing Tanzania’s ongoing efforts to deepen diplomatic and economic cooperation.
For Tanzania, the conference represents a platform to showcase opportunities while building stronger partnerships with nations that have long histories of development cooperation. It also offers a chance to shift dialogue from traditional aid-based approaches toward more balanced, trade-driven partnerships that support sustainable growth.
Analysts note that the success of this year’s meeting will depend on whether discussions translate into tangible outcomes. Initiatives such as cross-border innovation hubs, technology transfer projects, and direct investments could demonstrate the value of this dialogue and strengthen ties between Africa and its northern partners.
