Tanzania and Angola have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting regional peace and stability, as well as improving healthcare outcomes for mothers and children. The pledge was made during a joint press briefing between Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço at State House in Dar es Salaam. The briefing followed bilateral talks held as part of President Lourenço's state visit to Tanzania on October 29.
The discussions between the two presidents covered regional and international issues, including security challenges in parts of Southern Africa, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the Great Lakes region. Both countries expressed concern about the continuing instability in several parts of the region and discussed ways of supporting ongoing efforts to restore peace. President Samia emphasized the importance of cooperation in addressing security challenges affecting regional stability.
The two countries' shared interest in promoting peace and stability as important conditions for economic development, regional integration, and the wellbeing of their populations was reflected in the discussions. President Samia and President Lourenço also explored ways to strengthen cooperation in addressing regional security challenges. Their commitment to regional peace and stability is crucial for the development of the region.
President Samia called on President Lourenço to join her efforts to advance maternal and child health initiatives under the African Union (AU). She briefed the Angolan leader on her role as an AU champion for maternal and child health and urged Angola to support initiatives aimed at reducing preventable deaths among mothers and children. This cooperation can provide an opportunity for both countries to share experiences and strengthen health interventions.
President Samia highlighted Tanzania's commitment to a vision of zero maternal deaths during childbirth, zero newborn deaths, and zero children missing essential vaccinations. She encouraged Angola to adopt and support similar approaches to improve health outcomes, particularly for mothers and children. The two countries can share experiences and best practices in the health sector to support efforts to reduce preventable deaths.
The cooperation in the health sector between Tanzania and Angola can provide an opportunity for both countries to share experiences, strengthen health interventions, and support efforts to reduce preventable deaths. President Samia's efforts to advance maternal and child health initiatives under the AU are expected to receive a boost with Angola's support. The two countries' cooperation in the health sector is expected to improve health outcomes for mothers and children.
The state visit by President Lourenço to Tanzania is expected to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. The visit has provided a platform for the two leaders to discuss and address regional and international issues affecting their countries. The commitment to regional peace and stability, as well as improving healthcare outcomes, is expected to have a positive impact on the region.
Key points
- Tanzania and Angola have pledged to strengthen cooperation in addressing regional security challenges and improving maternal and child health.
- The two countries have expressed concern about continuing instability in several parts of the region and discussed ways of supporting ongoing efforts to restore peace.
- President Samia has called on President Lourenço to join her efforts to advance maternal and child health initiatives under the African Union (AU).
