MWE Correspondent
Tanzania and Algeria have moved to strengthen their diplomatic and economic partnership following high-level talks between their foreign ministers held in Cairo, Egypt.
The discussions took place on December 19, 2025, on the sidelines of the Second Africa–Russia Foreign Ministers’ Conference, bringing together senior leaders from across the continent.
Tanzania was represented by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, while Algeria was represented by its Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf. The meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to review the state of bilateral relations and explore new areas of cooperation aimed at delivering practical economic benefits.
According to officials familiar with the discussions, the talks focused on expanding collaboration in strategic sectors, particularly energy, investment, tourism, and transport. Energy cooperation was highlighted as a priority area, with both ministers acknowledging the importance of reliable and sustainable power in driving industrial growth and regional development. The two sides exchanged views on potential partnerships that could support Africa’s broader energy ambitions, including knowledge sharing and technical cooperation in line with global trends in the energy sector.
Investment was another key pillar of the talks. Ambassador Kombo reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for foreign investors and encouraged business leaders from Algeria to explore opportunities in Tanzania. He specifically pointed to agriculture, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and industrial development as sectors with strong growth potential. Tanzanian officials said the country is keen to attract investors who can contribute to value addition, job creation, and technology transfer, particularly in areas linked to food security and public health.
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Tourism cooperation also featured prominently during the meeting. Both ministers agreed that stronger collaboration in tourism could boost economic growth while promoting cultural exchange between the two countries. Discussions included ways to jointly promote destinations and improve travel connectivity. A proposal to introduce direct flights between Dar es Salaam and cities in Algeria was welcomed as a step that could significantly enhance travel for both tourists and businesspeople, further supporting the growth of the tourism industry.
In addition, the two countries agreed on the need to establish a joint commission that would oversee economic and technical cooperation. The proposed mechanism would help monitor agreed initiatives, identify new areas of collaboration, and ensure that commitments made at the political level translate into concrete results. Such frameworks have become increasingly important in strengthening long-term foreign relations between African nations.
The meeting was attended by other senior Tanzanian officials, including the Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Professor Palamagamba Kabudi, as well as ambassadors Ali Bujiku and Noel Kaganda. Their presence underscored the importance Tanzania places on the engagement and the multi-sectoral nature of the discussions.
Observers say the Cairo talks reflect a broader push by African countries to deepen cooperation among themselves at a time of changing global economic dynamics.
