PRESIDENT DR. SAMIA THANKS UGANDA FOR CEDING UN SECURITY COUNCIL SEAT TO TANZANIA



The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has expressed her gratitude to the President of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for his patriotic decision to withdraw Uganda from the race for a United Nations (UN) Security Council seat in order to give Tanzania the opportunity.

The agreement was reached in Dar es Salaam on Saturday during President Museveni’s state visit to Tanzania, where the two countries demonstrated solidarity in supporting each other on various international matters.

President Samia stated that the position was allocated to the East African region, and following brotherly discussions, Uganda agreed to step aside and support Tanzania’s bid.

In reciprocation, Tanzania has pledged to support Uganda in its future bid for a similar seat within the African Union (AU).

The two leaders also discussed the security situation in the Great Lakes region, where President Museveni currently serves as Chairperson of the regional bloc. President Samia reaffirmed Tanzania’s readiness to support President Museveni’s initiative to launch peace talks aimed at restoring stability in conflict-affected areas within the region.

“President Museveni, as a senior leader in the region and current Chair of the Great Lakes countries, is aware that security within the region is not very stable. He has a strategy to initiate dialogue to restore peace in the Great Lakes region. As Tanzania, we have assured him of our full support and readiness to assist in any way he deems appropriate,” President Samia said.

The African Great Lakes countries primarily include Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These countries are located near Africa’s major lakes such as Lake Victoria, Tanganyika, Kivu, Edward, Albert, and others.

PRESIDENT DR. SAMIA: FIRST EACOP OIL SHIPMENT SET FOR JULY

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said that Tanzania and Uganda will continue strengthening economic diplomacy to accelerate development by leveraging the resources available in their respective countries.

Speaking to journalists at the State House in Dar es Salaam after holding talks with President Museveni, President Samia noted that Tanzania and Uganda are cooperating on several major projects, including the strategic East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. She described the project as historic and nearing completion, and said it will serve as a key pillar of economic and diplomatic cooperation between the two nations.

Regarding the EACOP project, President Samia stated that significant progress has been made and that the first oil shipment is expected to be transported in July this year from the Port of Chongoleani in Tanga.

She also noted that, in addition to EACOP, discussions are ongoing regarding the construction of a natural gas pipeline from Tanzania to Uganda, which forms part of another strategic project between the two countries.

TANZANIA AND UGANDA TO REMOVE TRADE BARRIERS

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda stated that this is the time for African nations to strengthen their security and self-reliance without fear of external powers determining Africa’s destiny when African countries are capable of managing their own affairs.

Speaking to journalists at the State House in Dar es Salaam, President Museveni said that for a long time African nations have lacked effective strategies to defend themselves against external influence, resulting in limited capacity to make firm and independent decisions about their future.

He emphasized that the only way to safeguard Africa from external interference is through diplomatic and economic unity among African countries, enabling them to build collective strength by utilizing their own resources confidently.

On the issue of security, President Museveni stressed that African nations must unite to protect themselves against any forces that may pose threats driven by their own interests in Africa.

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