DAR ES SALAAM, Dec 26 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — CANADIAN government has expressed commitment to further strengthening its relationship with Tanzania for mutual benefits.
Canada’s designated Ambassador to Tanzania, Emily Burns made the remarks after presenting her credentials to Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, at the Ministry’s Sub-Offices in Dar es Salaam.
She said that Canada views Tanzania as a strategic partner in East Africa and emphasized the need to deepen collaboration.
Burns succeeds the former Canadian Ambassador to Tanzania, whose term has expired.
Receiving the credentials, Kombo congratulated Burns on her appointment and assured her of full cooperation in carrying out her duties during her tenure in Tanzania.
Kombo expressed gratitude to Canada for its unwavering support in various sectors significantly contributing to Tanzania’s socioeconomic development.
“I thank Canada for strengthening its diplomatic relations with Tanzania in various areas, including education, health, defence and security, tourism, trade and investment,” he said.
He said that there is an importance of the longstanding and mutually beneficial relationship between Tanzania and Canada, which dates back to the early years of Tanzania’s independence.
Kombo further highlighted the shared commitment to addressing global challenges such as climate change.
Canada’s partnership with Tanzania includes funding for renewable energy projects and climate-resilient agricultural practices aiming to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on local communities.
Additionally, he acknowledged Canada’s support in promoting democracy, good governance and human rights in Tanzania, which aligns with the country’s aspirations for sustainable development.
Key areas of collaboration between Tanzania and Canada include education, where Canadian scholarships and technical assistance have helped build Tanzania’s human resource capacity.
In health, Canada has supported initiatives to combat malaria, improve maternal and child healthcare and strengthen Tanzania’s healthcare systems.
Trade and investment are also prominent features in the bilateral relationship. Canadian companies have made investments in Tanzania’s mining and energy sectors, contributing to job creation and technology transfer.
Recently, Canada through its Institute of Global Affairs and the Association of Colleges and Institutes of Canada (CICan), allocated approximately CAD 25 million (about 50bn/-) for the Empowerment of Skills Training Project (ESP) for women and youth. — NNN-DAILYNEWS
