LUSAKA, Zambia
In a gesture of friendship and cooperation, Tanzanian President Samia Hassan announced a generous gift to Zambia during the celebration of Zambia’s 59th Independence Day.
President Hassan, who is on a
three-day state visit to Zambia, revealed that Tanzania would allocate 20
hectares of land at the Port of Mtwara to Zambia. This land grant is intended
for the storage of goods and trade facilitation, aiming to strengthen economic
ties between the two neighboring nations.
In her address, President
Hassan challenged Zambian businesses to seize this opportunity and expand their
operations, thereby fostering trade not only with Tanzania but also with other
nations in the region.
Hassan underscored the
alignment of Zambia’s independence theme, “Accelerating National Development
through equitable distribution of resources,” with Tanzania’s commitment to
promoting economic transformation and development cooperation.
She expressed her government’s
dedication to working closely with Zambia to realize the shared vision of
improving the well-being of both nations’ citizens.
In response, President
Hichilema expressed gratitude to President Hassan for gracing Zambia’s 59th
Independence Day celebrations. He emphasized Zambia’s eagerness to deepen its
relationship with Tanzania, particularly in the development of joint infrastructure
ventures that would benefit the citizens of both countries.
Hichilema stressed the
importance of African countries, such as Zambia and Tanzania, expediting
economic and social transformation to ensure that ordinary citizens can enjoy
the fruits of their countries’ liberation. He called for the utilization of
natural resources to transform the socio-economic landscape and guarantee the
well-being of the people.
President Hichilema
highlighted the government’s commitment to improving the country’s economic
fortunes and its investment in free education to provide young Zambians with
opportunities for participating in the nation’s development.
He also pledged that Zambia
would continue to make the Tazara corridor a focal point for trade, investment,
and the movement of people to foster regional peace and development. Hichilema
affirmed that other corridors, such as Nacala, Beira, Lobito, and the
South-to-South corridor, would also play a vital role in facilitating trade and
investment in the region. - Africa
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