CCM says international relations critical for economic growth

Dar es Salaam. The Secretary General of ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, has affirmed that Tanzania will continue to prioritise strengthening international relations that benefit the economy and promote people's development.

Ambassador Nchimbi emphasised that friendship and diplomatic ties should serve as key mechanisms for enhancing bilateral cooperation, both globally and through various international platforms.

He made the remarks during meetings with ambassadors from Brazil and India, as well as with the Head of the Foreign Affairs Department of Mozambique’s ruling party, Frelimo, and the Resident Director of Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) in Tanzania.

During separate discussions held on September 19, 2024, at the CCM Sub-headquarters in Lumumba, Dar es Salaam, Mr Nchimbi outlined that one of the key priorities of the CCM Manifesto—being implemented by the CCM-led government under President Samia Suluhu Hassan—is the continued enhancement of international relations, particularly through economic diplomacy.

This aims to strengthen the economy, improve people’s development, and facilitate exchanges in leadership and democracy.

In his talks with the Brazilian Ambassador to Tanzania, Gustavo Martins Nogueira, both leaders expressed their commitment to further improving relations between Tanzania and Brazil, particularly in health, agriculture, and sports.

During discussions with the Indian Ambassador to Tanzania, Bishwadip Dey, Ambassador Nchimbi highlighted the importance of nurturing strategic cooperation in areas such as technology, trade, and education, acknowledging India’s significant advancements in these fields.

In a meeting with Alcinda Antonio de Abreu, the Head of the International Relations Department of Frelimo, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the long-standing friendship and brotherhood between Tanzania and Mozambique, a bond forged during the struggle for political liberation in Southern Africa.

 The current focus, they noted, is on economic liberation and improving the livelihoods of the people.

Additionally, during a courtesy call from Mr. Christian Denzin, the Resident Director of FES in Tanzania, Ambassador Nchimbi discussed the continuation of their longstanding cooperation.

Both parties agreed to strengthen capacity-building initiatives in leadership and democracy through various training projects