By PIUS RUGONZIBWA
A Joint Business Council (JBC) between Tanzania and Oman has been
launched paving the way for the flow of investments as the Gulf country
looks ahead to invest in gas, oil and fertiliser plant in the country.
President Kikwete and His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said
Tanzanian Ambassador in Oman, Mr Ali Ahmed Saleh, told reporters that a
new page of cooperation has been opened as a result of the state visit
made by President Jakaya Kikwete to Oman last year.
A delegation of members of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industries
(OCCI) is in the country and is hosted by the Tanzania Chamber of
Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (TCCIA) together forming JBC.
In response to the talks between President Kikwete and His Majesty
Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the Ambassador said new business ventures have
been forged that will see Oman also introducing investments particularly
in agriculture, fishing, beef industries and technology.
“The coming of Oman business delegates is important for Tanzania since
it will open up new business ties, particularly in the agricultural
sector as the country has expressed desire to put up a fertiliser plant
in Mtwara,” he said.
Officiating at the launch of the JBC, the Minister of Trade and
Industries, Dr Abdallah Kigoda said Tanzania stands to benefit from Oman
which is advanced in value addition of its products and industrial
technology.
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