BOGOR, Indonesia
The state visit of Union Republic of Tanzania President Samia Hassan to Indonesia on Thursday (25/1/2024) strengthened the relationship between the two countries.
Cooperation in the fields of
trade, agriculture, blue economy development, and mineral sector were
established.
A total of four memoranda of
understanding were agreed upon and presented to President Joko Widodo and
President Samia in the Teratai Room of Bogor Presidential Palace on Thursday
afternoon.
The memoranda of understanding
consist of an MoU in the agricultural sector, an MoU for the development of
blue economy through maritime and fisheries cooperation, an MoU for cooperation
in diplomatic capacity building, and an MoU for cooperation in the mineral
sector.
In addition, a statement of
interest in investment facilitation and promotion was also conveyed.
In a joint press statement,
President Widodo conveyed that the friendship between Tanzania and Indonesia is
continuously strengthening.
President Samia also values
the longstanding relationship between Indonesia and Tanzania. This relationship
began with the first President of Tanzania, President Julius Nyerere
(1964-1985), and the first President of Indonesia, Sukarno.
She believes that these
predecessors laid the foundation for the relationship between the two
countries, and subsequent generations of leaders have further strengthened the
bilateral ties.
"The visit between
Jakarta and Dar es Salaam not only reflects friendship, but also our commitment
to advance our bilateral relationship to a higher level," said President
Samia.
Diplomatic relations between
Indonesia and Tanzania have been established for 60 years. "For us,
Indonesia has been a friend in every situation because our relationship was
formed since the colonial era and Indonesia is one of the countries that opened
an embassy in Tanzania," said President Samia.
"In the previous meeting
we discussed several things, the first of which was related to trade, a
preferential trade agreement will be formed to increase trade and the launch of
negotiations will begin this year," said President Jokowi.
Regarding investment, the
commitment to cooperation in the oil and gas sector continues to be
strengthened. PT Pertamina has strengthened cooperation in the Mnazi Bay Gas
Block. Training for employees of Tanzania Petroleum Development Company (TPDC)
has also begun.
"In the future, Indonesia
hopes that negotiations between Medco Energy for cooperation in LNG and the
investment plan of ESSA (PT Surya Esa Perkasa) in the fertilizer sector can be
realized soon," said President Jokowi.
President Jokowi also conveyed
the importance of establishing a bilateral investment treaty to protect
investment between the two countries. In the field of investment and trade,
according to President Samia, there will be a focus on strengthening bilateral
investment between the two countries.
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