Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE European Union (EU) has acknowledged measures being undertaken by the sixth phase government to create enabling environment for trade and investments as well as promoting the country’s development.
The duo has also agreed to strengthen development relations in areas of trade and investment, human rights and democracy for mutual benefits.
The Managing Director for Africa under the European External Action Service (EEAS), Ambassador Rita Laranjinha said that she has witnessed notable development in various areas under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Ambassador Laranjinha made the remarks in Dar es Salaam yesterday during a political dialogue between Tanzania and the EU.
The dialogue was co- chaired by Tanzania Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Liberata Mulamula and visiting Ambassador Laranjinha who is in the country for a three-day official visit from October 27 to 29 this year.
She said that EEAS has seen a lot of improvements in creating enabling environment for doing business in Tanzania, which has attracted more investors, including those from the private sector.
She said that measures being taken by Tanzania government will help to attract investors from the private sector, which is crucial for the country’s economic growth.
According to the Minister Mulamula, the dialogue aimed at having a common understanding on various national, regional and international issues. She noted that the dialogue will also encourage the EU to continue cooperating with the Tanzania government in various areas of development, including the implementation of strategic projects for the interest of both parties.
“We also discuss initiatives undertaken in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change,” she said.
She also commended the EU for its various efforts to fight climate change in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. Ambassador Mulamula said the political dialogue is a routine procedure of the EU and the countries that make up the OACPS group, following the Cotonou Partnership Agreement signed in 2000. As for Tanzania, the dialogue has been taking place since the establishment of the agreement.
“The dialogue also aims to have a common understanding between the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and the EU on various issues of mutual interest, and Tanzania as one of the countries in this group, is responsible for conducting this dialogue once per year,” she said.
Political dialogues have been part of the longstanding partnership between the EU and its partners, presenting the chance to evaluate and plan around a broad range of areas of shared interest.
Ambassadors of EU member countries attended the dialogue include Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden.
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