TANZANIA, UGANDA HOLD JOINT TALKS TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL COOPERATION



The governments of Tanzania and Uganda have begun joint discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation across various sectors including politics, education, the economy, trade and agriculture.

The talks are expected to open new opportunities for development and enhance economic cooperation between the two neighboring countries.

Speaking to journalists today, March 12, 2026, in Dar es Salaam during a meeting of Permanent Secretaries, the Director of the East African Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Ali Bujiku, said the discussions officially started on March 11 and are expected to continue until March 13 this year.

Ambassador Bujiku noted that the meeting is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and to follow up on the implementation of agreements reached by the heads of state of the two countries.

He said the discussions will lay a foundation for the implementation of projects and policies aimed at promoting shared development between Tanzania and Uganda.

“These discussions aim to strengthen cooperation in various sectors and ensure that the directives issued by the leaders of the two countries begin to be implemented in practice,” said Bujiku.

He added that the meeting is expected to reach four key resolutions that will help kick-start the implementation of agreements reached by the leaders of Tanzania and Uganda in priority areas.

“We will discuss in depth how to strengthen cooperation in the areas of politics, the economy, trade and agriculture to ensure our nations continue to benefit from the opportunities available within the East African region,” he said.

Today’s meeting marks the second session, following the first meeting held yesterday which involved technical experts from both countries. A third meeting involving ministers from both sides is scheduled to take place tomorrow.

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