Media Wire Express Correspondent
Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Dr. Samwel Shelukindo, has opened the First Joint Cooperation Commission (JCC) Meeting between Tanzania and the Union of the Comoros at the Expert Level taking place in Dar es Salaam from 22nd to 24th July 2024.
Speaking at this historic meeting, Ambassador Shelukindo expressed his satisfaction with the growth of trade between Tanzania and the Comoros Islands, which has significantly increased over the past three years.
“The trade volume between Tanzania and the Comoros Islands has increased significantly in the past three years, from 6.75 million US dollars in 2021 to 54.67 million dollars in 2023,” said Ambassador Shelukindo.
Ambassador Shelukindo stated that this growth in trade is a great achievement and emphasized the need for both countries to further expand their economic cooperation using the available opportunities for the benefit of both sides.
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He mentioned that these Joint Cooperation Commission meetings provide an opportunity for both countries to broaden and strengthen their relations and cooperation through various sectors.
He added that the United Republic of Tanzania is committed to expanding cooperation with the Comoros Islands across various sectors, including diplomacy, defense and security, legal matters, finance, trade, investment, tourism, agriculture, blue economy, oil and gas, infrastructure, ICT, health, education, sports, arts, and culture.
On her part, the Leader of the Comoros Islands Delegation, Her Excellency Ambassador Fatima Alfeine, speaking at the opening of the meeting, stated that the meeting will not only focus on addressing current challenges but also on collectively identifying new areas of cooperation that will further stimulate economic and social development for both sides.
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“Due to the importance of this historic meeting, our delegation has included experts from all key sectors because we are committed not only to strengthening our diplomatic relations and historical brotherhood but also to ensuring that together we create more enabling and friendly environments for the citizens of both sides to benefit more economically from the numerous opportunities available,” Ambassador Fatima Alfeine explained.
The three-day meeting involves stakeholders from the sectors of diplomacy, law, defense, trade, agriculture, investment, blue economy, ICT, and energy.
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