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Report: Al-Naeim Mubarak Kuol
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ramadan Mohammed Abdullah, met with his Tanzanian counterpart, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Member of Parliament and Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, representing the United Republic of Tanzania.
The two sides discussed bilateral relations and areas of cooperation between the two countries. The discussions focused on economic cooperation and the establishment of a Tanzanian diplomatic mission in South Sudan.
United Republic of Tanzania
Tanzania is a country located in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The eastern border of the country is along the Indian Ocean. Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, is located in northeastern Tanzania. According to the census, Tanzania has a population of 61.74 million, making it the most populous country south of the equator.
Agriculture is a cornerstone of the Tanzanian economy, representing 85% of the value of exports. More than 80% of the population works in agriculture, with crops such as rice, maize, cotton, coffee, cloves, cassava, sugarcane, and oil palm being the main agricultural products. Livestock, including cattle, sheep, and goats, is also an important economic resource for the country.
Tanzania also has some industries in food processing, textiles, leather production, and other sectors that contribute to increasing revenues to support the economy. Tanzania is also a producer of minerals such as tin, copper, and phosphate.
The meeting between the two sides discussed how to exchange expertise and cooperate in fields that could benefit both nations. It was agreed to open an embassy and establish a Tanzanian diplomatic mission in Juba to follow up on areas of mutual cooperation between South Sudan and Tanzania.
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