Mozambique and Tanzania reiterated in Maputo (Saturday 7) their desire to increase economic co-operation between the two countries. The intention was expressed by the Mozambican President, Filipe Nyusi, and his counterpart from Zanzibar, Hussein Ali Mwinyi, who is in the country to take part in the ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Lusaka Accords, Victory Day.
It should be noted that the Lusaka Accords, signed in 1974, marked the end of the National Liberation Struggle, and the anniversary is described by Mwinyi as a moment of celebration in his country.
To illustrate, the parties witnessed the signing of agreements aimed at increasing investment and trade which, according to Nyusi, can enter into force immediately.
‘This has been the reason for frequent contacts between leaders and staff at different levels to boost and give the necessary support to the private productive sector in our countries,’ he said.
Mwinyi is on a working visit to the country, at the invitation of the Mozambican Head of State, with the aim of strengthening and deepening the historic relations of brotherhood, friendship, solidarity and co-operation between the two countries and peoples, as well as other issues of mutual interest.
According to Nyusi, both stressed the importance of moving forward with more in-depth studies, particularly in the tourism sector, recognising that the two countries have enormous cultural potential.
Both countries believe that cabotage between Mozambican and Tanzanian ports has enormous potential, especially for small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in both countries.
He explained that there are products that are in demand by Tanzanians stationed in the city of Pemba, such as cashew nuts, cement and zinc sheets, just as Tanzania also has other products that are in demand in Mozambique.
For his part, the Zanzibar statesman praised Nyusi’s commitment to the socio-economic development of the two countries, stressing that Tanzania recognises the efforts of the Mozambicans in the search for a common good that can be summed up in the economic growth of both peoples.
Mwinyi stressed the need for both countries to strengthen cooperation in order to increasingly boost key sectors, in addition to tourism, infrastructure, including agriculture, trade and defence and security.
‘We in Tanzania will always remember your effort and commitment that Mozambique made to promote a business mission for our two peoples and countries,’ he said.
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