Indonesia, Tanzania Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in Various Sectors
President Jokowi and Tanzanian President Samia Suluh Hassan witness the signing of the MoU, at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java, Thursday (01/25). (Photo by: Oji/PR)
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania have agreed to strengthen cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, human resource development, and health.
“The friendship between Indonesia and Tanzania is further strengthened today with President Samia’s visit to Indonesia. We have agreed to continue providing concrete cooperation in various fields,” said President Jokowi in a joint press statement with President of Tanzania Samia Suluh Hassan, at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java, Thursday (01/25).
In the trade sector, said the President, the two countries agreed to start negotiations on the formation of a preferential trade agreement (PTA) in 2024.
“A preferential trade agreement (PTA) will be formed to increase trade and the negotiations will be launched this year,” he said.
Regarding investment, the two countries are committed to strengthening cooperation in the oil and gas sector. President Jokowi said that the state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina had expanded cooperation in the Mnazi Bay oil and gas block and conducted training for employees of the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC).
“In the future, Indonesia hopes that negotiations between Medco Energi for LNG cooperation and SSA (Sinka Sinye Agrotama) investment plans in the fertilizer sector can be realized soon. I have also conveyed the importance of establishing a bilateral investment treaty to protect investment between the two countries,” he said.
In the field of development cooperation, President Jokowi said that Indonesia is committed to increasing cooperation in human resource capacity and implementing digital-based systems.
“Indonesia is committed to increasing cooperation in revitalizing the Farmer’s Agriculture and Rural Training Center (FARTC) in Morogoro, training human resources in the oil and gas and agriculture sectors, and implementing the National Single System,” he said.
In the health sector, the President said that the two countries will strengthen cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector.
“Indonesian pharmaceutical companies have committed to fulfilling medical needs in Tanzania. I have conveyed the importance of intensive exploration between the Indonesian food and drug regulatory agency (BPOM) and the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority to accelerate the registration of pharmaceutical products,” he said.
Moreover, President Jokowi also expressed the commitment of both countries to continue supporting the cause of the Palestinian people.
“Regarding the situation in Gaza, the two countries have the same stance and will continue to coordinate to support the cause of the Palestinian people,” he stressed.
Regarding South-South Cooperation, President Jokowi also expressed hopes for Tanzania’s participation in the Indonesia-Africa Forum (AIF) II to be held in 2024.
“The second Indonesia-Africa Forum is to strengthen South-South Cooperation, where Tanzania is one of the main partners,” President Jokowi remarked. (TGH/UN) (EST/MUR)
