Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE Acting US Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr Andrew Lentz has reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to strengthening its partnership with Tanzania across key sectors.
He said the focus areas will continue to be economy, investment, tourism, health, education, conservation and community development all aimed at fostering prosperity and well-being for the people of both nations.
Speaking to journalists in Arusha over the weekend during his outreach tour of the northern regions of Arusha and Kilimanjaro, Mr Lentz touched on the strong historical ties between the two countries and pledged continued efforts to deepen those relations.
“As you know, hundreds of thousands of American tourists visit Arusha every year. The United States is the largest source of tourists to Tanzania, contributing significantly to the region and the country’s GDP, and supporting investment and economic growth,” he said.
Mr Lentz also underscored the growing role of US companies and investors in Tanzania.
“We have incredible American companies operating in hospitality, tourism, biotechnology, agriculture, heavy equipment and machinery. Their investments directly contribute to Tanzania’s economic growth and prosperity,” he added.
He noted that his trip provided an opportunity to engage with American investors and their Tanzanian partners with the goal of expanding and strengthening existing economic and trade ties.
On conservation, the Acting Ambassador highlighted US support to Tanzania in wildlife protection through capacity building, government partnerships and collaborations with NGOs. He stressed the importance of developing wildlife corridors and managing human-wildlife interactions in a sustainable manner that safeguards Tanzania’s natural heritage.
During his visit, Mr Lentz toured the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) and the Kibong’oto Infectious Disease Centre, both of which have received substantial US government support through the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“At these centres, I met Tanzanian experts with PhDs and master’s degrees conducting cutting-edge research and clinical trials. Their work, supported by the US–Tanzania partnership, is advancing global health security, developing cures and vaccines for emerging diseases and helping prevent cross-border outbreaks such as Marburg and Ebola,” he explained.
Mr Lentz also reiterated the US government’s unwavering commitment to press freedom.
“The United States stands with journalists worldwide in their pursuit of freedom, independence and safety. A free and independent media is essential for informing the public, strengthening communities and fostering the kind of robust political discourse that is vital today,” he said.
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