Ramaphosa hails trade, investment between SA and Tanzania

The state visit was in an aim to strengthen ties between the two African countries. 

“As we consolidate our bilateral relations, we build on this solidarity and friendship. This has enabled South Africa to participate in the African Liberation Heritage Programme hosted by Tanzania,” said Ramaphosa. 

“From our side we have instituted the South African Chapter of the Project called the Resistance and Liberation Heritage Route. It is aimed at commemoration, celebration, education and preservation of a crucial era of our history. Our rich history connects us as Africans and contributes towards strengthening people-to-people exchange.” 

Ramaphosa made these remarks while welcoming the Tanzanian President on Thursday at the Union Buildings. 

Ramaphosa said he believes that the State Visit will further strengthen the bilateral political and economic relations between the two countries and enhance the work of the Bi-National Commission (BNC). 

“One of the key priorities of the BNC is to increase trade and investment so that we may promote economic development for the mutual benefit of our two countries. 

“President Hassan and I will be joining the South Africa-Tanzania Business Forum later today, which brings together business people from our respective countries. Among the industries under discussion at the Business Forum are agriculture and agro-processing, oil and gas, mining and infrastructure development. 

“We look forward to engaging the business sectors of our two countries as they are our partners in socio-economic development. We also had an opportunity to exchange views on regional, continental and global issues of mutual interest.” 

To date, a total of 15 sectoral agreements and memorandums of understanding have been signed between the two countries. 

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