{"id":2000110889,"date":"2026-05-03T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/?p=2000110889"},"modified":"2026-05-03T16:43:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T14:43:19","slug":"president-kagame-arrives-in-tanzania-for-working-visit-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/president-kagame-arrives-in-tanzania-for-working-visit-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"President Kagame arrives in Tanzania for working visit (Photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The visit follows that of Tanzania\u2019s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahamoud Thabit Kombo, who visited Rwanda at the end of March 2026, with the aim of advancing cooperation between the two nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival at Dar es Salaam International Airport, President Kagame was received by Minister Kombo and other senior officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He is expected to hold talks with his counterpart, President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, focused on deepening bilateral cooperation and strengthening existing partnerships, which will be followed by a joint press conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rwanda has consistently highlighted the strong and long-standing relations with Tanzania, particularly appreciating access to the Port of Dar es Salaam on the Indian Ocean, through which about 70% of its imports are routed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citizens of both countries have also established two friendship associations aimed at fostering closer ties: RWATAFA (Rwanda\u2013Tanzania Friendship Association) and TARAFA (Tanzania\u2013Rwanda Friendship Association).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two countries have signed multiple cooperation agreements in key sectors, including trade, agriculture, security, technology, transport, and industrial development, concluded over different periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In July 2025, Rwanda and Tanzania agreed to establish a Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) office in Kigali, a move expected to enhance and accelerate trade facilitation between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As members of the East African Community (EAC), Rwanda and Tanzania also continue to collaborate on major regional infrastructure projects, including the planned railway line linking Isaka and Kigali, aimed at improving the movement of goods and boosting regional integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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President Paul Kagame arrived in Tanzania on May 3, 2026, for a one-day working visit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The visit follows that of Tanzania\u2019s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahamoud Thabit Kombo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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President Kagame and his host, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania, are scheduled to hold a t\u00eate-\u00e0-t\u00eate meeting, which will be followed by a joint press conference.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The talks will be focused on deepening bilateral cooperation and strengthening existing partnerships.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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