United States Vice President, Kamala Harris has underscored Biden-Harris Administration is committed to strengthening ties with Tanzania and with countries across Africa, based on the principles of mutual respect and equality.
Harris who made this known when hosting the Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan in Washington DC recently, welcomed the President's efforts to strengthen democracy and human rights in Tanzania.
The Vice President also underscored the importance of the countries economic and commercial partnership, discussed recent reforms and others needed to further strengthen their investment relationship.
Both the US Vice President and Tanzanian President reviewed a number of areas of cooperation in their bilateral relationship, including health, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Also, looking forward to the entry into force of an Open Skies Air Transport Agreement, which establishes a modern civil aviation relationship between the United States and Tanzania
They agreed the Open Skies Air Transport Agreement will promote the increase in travel and trade and help spur economic growth.
While they welcomed nearly $1 billion of new investments by U.S. companies in Tanzania in tourism, conservation, and clean energy sectors.
US Vice President discussed the efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including through Tanzania’s participation in the U.S.-led Global VAX Initiative.
And United States donation of nearly 4.9 million vaccine doses provided to Tanzania since the beginning of the pandemic.
Harris and Hassan discussed broader global health security and global health issues, including supporting women and children’s health.
The Vice President emphasized the importance of the world standing together in support of international rules and norms, including the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.
Harris condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its ongoing brutal attacks against the people of Ukraine and noted there must be severe costs for Russia’s actions.
Lastly, they discussed several regional and global issues of concern.
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