The President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi, will make a four-day working and state visit to Tanzania, from Monday, July 1, until Thursday, July 4, in an attempt to boost diplomatic and commercial relations between the two countries.

President Nyusi's visit is also significant as he concludes his second presidential term and is an opportunity to say goodbye to the Tanzanian people.

Speaking yesterday at a press conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in East Africa, January Makamba, stressed that the visit follows an invitation from President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

"President Filipe Nyusi will arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) tomorrow (Monday) in response to President Samia's invitation," said Makamba, quoted by the Daily News.

On arrival, President Nyusi will be received by various government officials. On July 2, he will be received at State House in Dar es Salaam by President Samia for private discussions followed by media briefings and the signing of agreements in key sectors such as health, media and education.

"The visit aims to strengthen economic ties, with a focus on education, security, infrastructure, mining, oil, gas and Mozambique's significant offshore gas reserves," emphasized Makamba.

Highlighting the current trade situation, Makamba acknowledged the need for improvement. "Last year, trade with Mozambique totaled approximately 17 million US dollars, down from more than 57 million US dollars the previous year.

Strengthening trade relations is a priority," he added. President Nyusi will also inaugurate the 48th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) on July 3, underlining its importance and reinforcing bilateral economic commitments.

President Nyusi will head to Zanzibar for a private visit before returning to Mozambique via Abeid Karume Airport. (Daily News)