Africa-Press – Tanzania. TANZANIA and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic cooperation, with a renewed focus on unlocking opportunities in key growth sectors including agriculture, energy, trade and education.
The commitment was underscored on April 22, 2026, when Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, James Kinyasi Millya, held talks with Indonesia’s Ambassador to Tanzania, Tri Yogo Jatmiko, in Dodoma.
The two officials discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly in agriculture, blue economy, energy, tourism, education, and investment — sectors both countries see as critical to advancing their development agendas.
Mr Millya said Tanzania remains committed to expanding its long-standing relationship with Indonesia, describing the Asian nation as a key partner in advancing economic diplomacy and supporting the country’s long-term development vision, including the Tanzania Development Vision 2050.
He stressed that Tanzania will continue to collaborate with Indonesia in sectors where the country has made significant progress, particularly agriculture, tourism and the blue economy, in order to boost productivity and attract investment.
On his part, Ambassador Jatmiko expressed Indonesia’s readiness to further strengthen cooperation, commending the growing ties between the two countries and highlighting high-level visits as a sign of deepening relations.
He pointed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s visit to Indonesia in 2024, as well as the reciprocal visit by former Indonesian President Joko Widodo, as important milestones in strengthening bilateral relations.
The ambassador also praised Tanzania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and education institutions for encouraging more Tanzanian students to take up scholarship opportunities offered by the Indonesian government.
He noted that participation in the Indonesian AID Scholarship (TIAS) programme has increased significantly, rising from 92 students in 2025 to 187 in 2026. Similarly, the Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) scholarship programme has grown from 258 students in 2025 to 268 in 2026.
Diplomatic relations between Tanzania and Indonesia, which formally began in 1964, continue to expand as both countries seek to translate long-standing political ties into stronger economic and people-to-people cooperation.
