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Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, praised the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme for its role in youth capacity building. At an event in Dar es Salaam, he highlighted the program’s impact on Tanzanian public servants and youth, aligning with the government’s agenda for economic growth through skills development. The minister also comm
Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, participated in the recent commemoration of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme Day held in Dar es Salaam.
Speaking at the event, Minister Kombo emphasised the importance of sustaining long-term bilateral cooperation between Tanzania and India. He commended the Government of India for its continued support through the ITEC programme, describing it as a critical driver in building capacity among public servants and Tanzanian youth.
He noted that hundreds of Tanzanians have benefited from ITEC training across key sectors, including technology, economics, health, agriculture, financial management, and human resource development. These capacity-building efforts, he added, are aligned with the Sixth Phase Government’s agenda under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, which prioritizes skills development and knowledge enhancement among youth as a catalyst for economic growth.
Given the strategic value of such programmes, Minister Kombo stated that the government will continue to closely monitor and strengthen their implementation to ensure broader access and impact for Tanzanians.
On diplomatic relations, he highlighted that Tanzania and India have deepened their ties into a strategic partnership, resulting in increased trade and investment flows between the two countries.
He also expressed appreciation to the Government of India, through the Jaipur Foot initiative, for organising the second prosthetics camp in Tanzania in November 2025. The camp provided free artificial limbs to more than 600 beneficiaries, which he described as a strong symbol of solidarity and cooperation between the two nations.
Meanwhile, India’s Ambassador to Tanzania, Bishwadip Dey, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with Tanzania through training programmes. He underscored that ITEC serves as a vital platform for knowledge exchange and technical expertise sharing between the two countries.
The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme was established in 1964 to enhance technical cooperation among developing countries. It aims to provide training and capacity-building opportunities to individuals from partner nations, including Tanzania. Over the years, ITEC has significantly contributed to the development of various sectors in Tanzania, fostering bilateral relations between the two countries. This partnership has evolved into a strategic alliance, with both nations benefiting from increased trade, investment, and cultural exchanges.
