Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: President Danny Faure met with the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E Dr John Pompe Joseph Magufuli yesterday, in the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government. 

 

The meeting was an opportunity for the two Heads of State to discuss matters of mutual interest. This included reinforcing existing areas of cooperation and exploring potential areas for future collaboration, strengthening the friendship based on common values and shared principles between the two countries. 

 

President Faure expressed Seychelles’ desire to deepen collaboration with Tanzania through exchanges particularly in areas such as maritime security, fisheries, food security, the Blue Economy, and investments and trade. 

 

On his part the President of Tanzania, Dr Magufuli, echoed his government’s commitment to further enhance relations with Seychelles in the areas highlighted by President Faure and translate them into concrete actions for the mutual benefit of both peoples.

 

Seychelles and Tanzania established diplomatic relations in November 1986.