Tanzania and Oman Officials Meet to Enhance Cooperation

A meeting of Permanent Secretaries and experts from Tanzania and Oman was held in Zanzibar on 9 November 2026 to review cooperative efforts between the two countries. The meeting aimed to assess progress on cooperation areas agreed upon during the Second Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) meeting in Muscat, Oman, in 2022. Delegates also identified new priorities aligned with Tanzania’s National Development Vision 2050. The two-day meeting is themed “From Historical Friendship to Strategic Partnership: Advancing Trade, Investment and Socio-Economic Development.”

Ambassador Dr Samwel Shelukindo, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, emphasised the importance of developing effective strategies to address existing challenges between Tanzania and Oman. He noted that achieving meaningful results from their partnership demands strong commitment, practical strategies, and careful monitoring of agreements. Shelukindo highlighted the deep-rooted historical ties between Tanzania and Oman as a valuable foundation for enhancing cooperation that benefits both nations.

The meeting focused on several key sectors, including trade and investment, transport, livestock and fisheries, energy and minerals, education, the blue economy, and agriculture. Delegates assessed progress on cooperation areas and identified new priorities to enhance cooperation between the two countries. The meeting is set to conclude on 10 November 2026, with a session at the ministerial level.

As part of the process, Tanzania and Oman are expected to sign several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation in key sectors. The MoUs aim to further strengthen their diplomatic ties and development opportunities. The two countries have a long history of cooperation, and the meeting aims to build on this foundation to advance trade, investment, and socio-economic development.

The Third Session of the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) is upcoming, and the meeting in Zanzibar is a crucial step in preparing for the event. The JPC provides a platform for Tanzania and Oman to discuss and agree on areas of cooperation. The meeting in Zanzibar brought together officials from various sectors to review progress and identify new areas of cooperation.

The cooperation between Tanzania and Oman is expected to benefit both countries, particularly in areas such as trade, investment, and socio-economic development. The meeting in Zanzibar demonstrated the commitment of both countries to enhancing their cooperation and building on their historical ties. The two-day meeting is an important step towards strengthening the diplomatic ties between Tanzania and Oman.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to enhance cooperation between Tanzania and Oman. The two countries are expected to work together to implement the agreements and MoUs signed during the meeting. The cooperation between Tanzania and Oman is expected to have a positive impact on the socio-economic development of both countries.

Key points

• Tanzania and Oman to sign several Memoranda of Understanding to enhance cooperation in key sectors.