Tanzania, Kenya deepen business ties
CAPTION: Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, right, and Kenya’s Consul General to Tanzania, Mohamed Ramadhan Ruwange during the meeting in Dar es Salaam May 21st, 2026. (Courtsey photo).
By Agencies
DAR ES SALAAM – TANZANIA and Kenya have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following talks between Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, and Kenya’s Consul General to Tanzania, Mohamed Ramadhan Ruwange.
The discussions were held in Dar es Salaam during the presentation of copies of the Consul General’s credentials at the Ministry’s sub-office.
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed various diplomatic and bilateral cooperation matters and reiterated their commitment to further strengthening the long-standing historical ties between Tanzania and Kenya.
They also agreed to continue joint consultations in addressing challenges that may arise in efforts aimed at deepening cooperation and relations between the two neighbouring countries.
Mr Kombo congratulated Mr Ruwange on his appointment and assured him of Tanzania’s full cooperation throughout his tenure in the country.
For his part, Mr Ruwange thanked the Tanzanian government for the existing cordial relations and pledged to strengthen cooperation in various sectors, including trade, investment, aviation, infrastructure and tourism.
Other areas of cooperation discussed included agriculture, information and communication technology, livestock, fisheries, education, energy, defence and security.
