Jakarta – President Joko Widodo, well-known as Jokowi, stated that Indonesia and Tanzania have a similar identity that includes upholding unity and appreciating diversity.
Jokowi went to a state luncheon hosted by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at Dar Es Salaam State House, Dar Es Salaam, on Tuesday (August 22).
” Indonesia has ‘Bhinneka Tunggal Ika,’ while Tanzania has ‘Uhuru na Umoja,'” Jokowi said in a declaration released by his workplace on Wednesday.
” Uhuru na Umoja” is composed in Swahili and implies “Flexibility and Unity.”
At the luncheon, President Jokowi pointed out that his visit to Tanzania was akin to visiting close loved ones.
Both countries’ viewpoint is a huge asset for strengthening collaboration in between them, he stated.
Throughout his go to, Jokowi and President Hassan also held a top to talk about bilateral cooperation in several locations.
The conference resulted in an agreement on cooperation in the trade, energy, health security, and agriculture sectors.
Indonesia also pushed for a preferential trade arrangement (PTA) to additional optimize the trade potential in between the 2 countries that experienced an increase of 20.7 percent in 2022.
President Jokowi echoed Indonesia’s determination to increase investment in Tanzania, consisting of in the management of a gas block in Mnazi Bay, Tanzania, by a state-owned business (SOE), and the conversion of natural gas into chemicals and fertilizers.
Throughout the conference, the president also reiterated Indonesia’s dedication to take part in health strength advancement in Tanzania by offering pharmacy products.
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