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| President Samia Suluhu Hassan received by her host, the President of Angola, João Lourenço, shortly after arriving at the Presidential Palace in Luanda, Angola on April 8, 2025. |
In a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties, Tanzania and Angola have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at boosting trade and investment between the two nations. The agreement was formalized during Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s official visit to Angola, marking a new chapter in economic cooperation.
Key Areas of Focus
The MoU outlines collaboration across several high-potential sectors:
The MoU outlines collaboration across several high-potential sectors:
- 🌾 Agriculture
- 🏭 Industry
- 🏖️ Tourism
- 🌊 Blue Economy
Boosting Regional Trade Integration
Both countries committed to aligning the partnership with regional and continental trade frameworks such as:
Both countries committed to aligning the partnership with regional and continental trade frameworks such as:
- The SADC Free Trade Area
- The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Strategic Infrastructure: The Lobito Corridor
High on the agenda was the Lobito Corridor project, a transformative transport and trade initiative that connects the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Once fully operational, the corridor is expected to:
High on the agenda was the Lobito Corridor project, a transformative transport and trade initiative that connects the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Once fully operational, the corridor is expected to:
- Enhance logistics efficiency
- Improve market access
- Deepen regional integration
Tourism and Mobility: Visa-Free Access
In a move to promote tourism and closer people-to-people connections, Tanzania has waived visa requirements for Angolan tourists. This policy is likely to stimulate tourism and support cultural and business exchanges.
This agreement signals a promising future for Tanzania-Angola relations, with wide-ranging benefits for businesses, investors, and citizens of both countries. As regional integration efforts gain momentum, such bilateral agreements will be crucial in unlocking Africa’s full economic potential.
In a move to promote tourism and closer people-to-people connections, Tanzania has waived visa requirements for Angolan tourists. This policy is likely to stimulate tourism and support cultural and business exchanges.
This agreement signals a promising future for Tanzania-Angola relations, with wide-ranging benefits for businesses, investors, and citizens of both countries. As regional integration efforts gain momentum, such bilateral agreements will be crucial in unlocking Africa’s full economic potential.
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