Mwinyi calls for Zanzibar, Comoros economic diplomacy solidification
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has proposed reinstatement of economic diplomacy between Zanzibar and Comoro, saying there is huge business potential between the two countries for the benefits of islanders in both sides.
Speaking at Zanzibar State House to the visiting Moroni City Governor, Ibrahim Mzee, Dr Mwinyi invited business groups from Comoro to visit Zanzibar and explore business opportunities for the benefits of both friendly islands.
Governor Ibrahim and his entourage have arrived in the islands to express their intention to cement cooperation, especially in business, between the two friendly countries.
President Mwinyi proposed the return of business groups from Comoro to scout for business and investment opportunities as it was in the past years.
He called for the return of marine transport services between the two friendly islands to benefit residents of both sides and facilitate available social and business potentials.
Dr Mwinyi further advised the visiting delegation to introduce special arrangement for Zanzibar teachers to teach Kiswahili in Comoro or send Comorians to Zanzibar for the language learning, saying the two countries’ languages are closely linked.
Governor Ibrahimu commended the speedy changes and enviable huge economic development in Zanzibar, saying Comoro has a lot to learn from Zanzibar as far as social and economic development is concerned.
The visiting governor invited President Mwinyi to Ngazija islands for exchange of experience in various developmental sectors.
In July, this year, the Tanzanian government pledged to continue working closely with Comoros to cement close ties for the mutual benefit of the two nations.
Zanzibar Minister for Tourism and Heritage, Mr Mudrick Ramadhan Soraga, made the pledge in Dar es Salaam when speaking during the 49th Independence Day anniversary organised by the Embassy of Comoros in Tanzania.
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Tanzania exports to Comoros was 54.66 million US dollar (about 148.9bn/-) during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Tanzania Exports to Comoros – data, historical chart and statistics – was last updated on October of 2024.
In 2001 trade volume between the countries was 6.75 million US dollar (about 18.4bn/-).
Some of Tanzania exports to Comoros are beverages (spirit and vinegar), building materials (iron and steel, cement), pharmaceutical, live animals, fertilisers and many others.
