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Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Grenada, with a particular focus on creating jobs for youth and advancing industrial development.
The pledge was made by Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa during a meeting with Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, following the close of the Fourth Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025), held in the Caribbean island nation.
At the meeting, Majaliwa said Tanzania is ready to share its growing experience and technology to help enhance Grenada’s production and service industries. He noted that such cooperation will not only boost the economy but also provide employment opportunities for young people in both countries.
“We are committed to working closely with Grenada across key sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, health, and education. These are the building blocks of strong societies,” Majaliwa said.
Prime Minister Mitchell welcomed Tanzania’s initiative, describing it as a meaningful step towards practical Africa–Caribbean cooperation. He stressed that the time has come for countries from both regions to turn dialogue into action by implementing development projects that improve people’s lives.
The forum, ACTIF2025, has been instrumental in bringing leaders, investors, and policymakers together to forge stronger trade and investment relationships between Africa and the Caribbean. Since it was first launched in 2022, it has facilitated over US$4 billion in business deals and continues to promote regional collaboration. One of the long-term goals of the forum is to establish an Africa-Caribbean free trade zone, which would ease the movement of goods, services, and ideas across the Atlantic.
Tanzania’s delegation included senior officials from both the mainland and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, as well as diplomats working across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Their aim was to explore new avenues for partnerships, especially in areas that would lead to economic empowerment and skills development.
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Both leaders acknowledged the historical ties that connect Africa and the Caribbean, rooted in centuries of shared culture, struggle, and resilience. They emphasized that modern collaboration must now focus on sustainable development, innovation, and expanding opportunities for the next generation.
In particular, Majaliwa called for practical support to young entrepreneurs and job seekers, saying this demographic must be at the heart of future economic planning. “Our young people are full of talent and energy. What they need is opportunity—and through this partnership, we intend to deliver exactly that,” he said.
As the global economy continues to evolve, nations like Tanzania and Grenada are increasingly turning to South–South cooperation—a model that emphasizes mutual respect, shared challenges, and collaborative solutions among developing countries.
With commitments made at ACTIF2025 and strong political will from both sides, the Tanzania-Grenada partnership is poised to become a leading example of how developing nations can work together to shape their own destinies—building bridges of opportunity across oceans, and generations.
