OCCI Delegation Meets Representatives
of Tanzanian Companies

Dar es Salaam, 8 Sep (ONA) — An Omani
trade delegation from Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) today
held meetings with representatives of Tanzanian company and business owners from
various sectors.

The meeting, which was part of the delegation’s visit to the United Republic of Tanzania, took place at the Tanzanian
Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The Omani delegation is led by State
Council Member Dr. Salim Al Junaibi, Member of the Board of Directors of the OCCI
who heads OCCI branch in Al Wusta Governorate.

Al Junaibi said, “This visit constitutes
a step forwards towards upgrading trade and investment cooperation between the
Sultanate of Oman and the United Republic of Tanzania. Tanzania, with its
promising opportunities in various sectors, represents an important gateway to Africa.”

In a welcome speech, Dr. Hashil Twibo Abdallah,
Permanent Secretary of the Tanzanian Ministry of Industry and Trade for Industry
and Trade, said that Oman and Tanzania share deep-rooted economic and
historical relations. He stressed the need to establish investment partnerships that
serve the interests of the two friendly countries.

The head of the Department of East
Asia Cooperation at the Tanzanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the
active role of the private sector in consolidating the
Omani-Tanzanian partnership. He pointed out that the Tanzanian government values the Omani
investors’ efforts and their support to various sectors.

The Omani trade delegation toured some
of Tanzania’s largest companies specialized in meat-producing, farming, food
industries and logistic services.

— Ends/Bishara/AG