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Tanzania has thanked Canada for its support in various sectors, including health, education, and agriculture. Deputy Minister Ngwaru Maghembe met with a Canadian delegation to strengthen relations and promote trade-driven partnerships. The discussions highlighted Tanzania’s shift from aid dependency to self-reliance under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership.
Africa-Press – Tanzania. TANZANIA has expressed gratitude to the Canadian government for supporting Tanzania’s social and economic development in the health, education, agriculture, and community development sectors.
The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ngwaru Maghembe, has met with a delegation from the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians (CAFP) to strengthen long-term and mutually beneficial relations between Tanzania and Canada.
During the talks, Dr Maghembe thanked Canada for its continued support in the health, education, agriculture, and community development sectors, noting that this contribution has significantly supported Tanzania’s social and economic development.
He stated that under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania is promoting a shift from aid dependency toward trade-driven partnerships. He added that the country continues to value development assistance and concessional loans aimed at building self-reliance and shared prosperity.
On her part, the delegation leader, Yasmin Ratansi, praised Tanzania’s infrastructure development, particularly the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), expressing satisfaction with the progress achieved.
The delegation also participated in a luncheon meeting organized by John Ulanga in collaboration with the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA). The meeting brought together stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, including representatives from business, investment, and industrial organizations.
Through this engagement, the Canadian delegation gained insight into Tanzania’s diplomatic and economic priorities, as well as ongoing efforts to position the country as a strategic hub for trade and investment in the East African region.
Tanzania and Canada have maintained diplomatic relations since the 1960s, focusing on development cooperation. Over the years, Canada has provided assistance in various sectors, helping Tanzania address challenges in health, education, and agriculture. The recent meeting signifies a commitment to deepen these ties and explore new avenues for collaboration, particularly in trade and investment, reflecting a broader trend in international relations where countries seek mutually beneficial partnerships rather than traditional aid dependency.
