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Sudan Ambassador Calls for Strengthened Ties with Tanzania

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The Ambassador of Sudan to Tanzania, Dr. Mohamed Abdalla Abdelhameed, has emphasized the need for renewed efforts to bolster the historical ties between Tanzania and Sudan. The two countries share a long-standing relationship dating back to three months after Tanzania's independence, with the Sudanese Embassy in Dar es Salaam being one of the first to be opened. Dr. Abdelhameed highlighted the potential for cooperation in various sectors, including mining, tourism, and infrastructure development. He also noted the importance of expediting the signing of pending memoranda of understanding to advance cooperation in these areas. The ambassador expressed concern over the inactivity of the Joint Economic Committee, which has slowed trade between the two nations, particularly following Tanzania's withdrawal from COMESA in 2000.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sudanese Embassy in Dar es Salaam was one of the first to be opened in March 1962, just three months after Tanganyika gained independence.
  • Dr. Mohamed Abdalla Abdelhameed emphasized the importance of reviving exports of tea and coffee from Tanzania, noting that until the late 1990s, about 80 per cent of Sudan's tea imports came from Tanzania.
  • The ambassador proposed exploring opportunities for collaboration in security, counterterrorism, and education, particularly in promoting Kiswahili teaching in Sudan.
  • Dr. Abdelhameed highlighted the potential for cooperation in sectors such as mining, tourism, and infrastructure development, including the development of nature reserves and electric-powered train transport systems.
  • He emphasized the importance of expediting the signing of pending memoranda of understanding to advance cooperation in these areas.

Statistics:

  • 80%: The percentage of Sudan's tea imports that came from Tanzania until the late 1990s.
  • 2000: The year Tanzania withdrew from COMESA, resulting in the loss of one of Sudan's largest markets for tea and coffee.
  • 30 years: The duration of the closure of the Tanzanian embassy in Khartoum before its recent reopening.

Sources:

  • "Sudan Ambassador Calls for Strengthened Ties with Tanzania," Daily News (Tanzania), no date.

Note: The original article does not provide a specific date, so it is not included here.

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