Following the presentation of his letters of credence to His Majesty King Mswati III last month, Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the Kingdom of Eswatini, CP Hamad Khamis Hamad, has held discussions with Prime Minister Russell Dlamini on areas of potential cooperation, education, tourism and politics.
The prime minister met Ambassador Hamad yesterday at the Private and Cabinet offices, where they discussed matters of mutual interest and explored avenues for strengthening bilateral relations between Eswatini and Tanzania. As fellow members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU), the two countries identified several areas with potential for enhanced cooperation.
The discussions also covered regional and political cooperation, particularly in light of Eswatini’s assumption of the Chairmanship of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation (Troika).
The meeting came a month after Ambassador Hamad presented his letters of credence to His Majesty.
During the presentation, Hamad said Tanzania attached great importance to its longstanding friendship and cooperation with Eswatini.
He said the two nations were united by the values of African solidarity, mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and a shared commitment to the development and prosperity of their peoples.
He added that, as fellow members of SADC and the AU, Tanzania and Eswatini continued to work together to advance regional integration, economic development, peace and stability. “We are encouraged by the cordial relations that exist between our two countries and remain committed to further strengthening these bonds through enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, agriculture, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges,” he said.
Hamad said under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania continued to pursue an agenda of economic transformation, investment promotion, infrastructure development and connectivity. He said there were significant opportunities for the two countries to expand bilateral cooperation and deepen economic partnerships for the mutual benefit of their people.
He said Tanzania also remained committed to supporting initiatives that promoted intra-African trade and investment within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area, while strengthening regional cooperation through SADC and other continental mechanisms.
Hamad further expressed Tanzania’s appreciation for the warm relations between the two countries, saying they were particularly encouraged by the growing interest in strengthening exchanges in tourism and conservation.
He said Tanzania was blessed with exceptional natural attractions, rich biodiversity and a unique cultural heritage, creating opportunities for greater cooperation in these areas.
