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President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to visit the Vatican on February 11 and 12.
The scheduled two-day state visit follows an invitation extended by Pope Francis, Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation minister January Makamba told a news conference in Dar es Salaam on Sunday.
President Hassan will be accompanied by five representatives from the Catholic Church in Tanzania during her visit to the Vatican.
“In 2016, the late President John Magufuli invited Pope Francis to Tanzania. Unfortunately, the pontiff was unable to come due to health reasons. However, he has reciprocated by inviting Tanzania’s sitting Head of State, Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan,” Mr Makamba said.
He added that President Hassan and Pope Francis were expected to discuss various issues, including bolstering diplomatic ties between the two states as well as strengthening Tanzania’s education sector.
The discussions between President Hassan and Pope Francis are expected to focus on promoting peace and security in the region, which is crucial for the development of Tanzania and the East African community. Theiww two leaders are also expected to share views on global issues, including Peace, Security and development.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s visit to the Vatican is a significant diplomatic mission that is expected to have positive impacts on Tanzania and the East African region.
Source : Citizen
