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Tanzania’s President Hails Comoros on 50 Years of Independence

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Small in Size, ‘Immense in Patriotism, Resilience, and Pride:’ Tanzania’s President Hails Comoros on 50 Years of Independence - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 07.07.2025
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Small in Size, ‘Immense in Patriotism, Resilience, and Pride:’ Tanzania’s President Hails Comoros on 50 Years of Independence
Samia Suluhu Hassan reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to deepening relations with the Comoros during its independence anniversary celebrations.
Key highlights from her address:

🟡Shared History & Pan-African Brotherhood: She emphasized ties rooted in Kiswahili, peace, and shared values, not just formal diplomacy.

🟡Support for Independence Struggle: Tanzania played an important role in the Comoros’ liberation by hosting freedom fighters and providing financial, political, and media support

🟡Recognition of Comorian Women: She honored the women who fought “shoulder to shoulder with men” in the struggle for independence.

🟡Praise for President Azali Assoumani: Described as a visionary leader, President Assoumani is steering Comoros toward progress in economic development, infrastructure, tourism, and social services.

🟡Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation: The first Joint Permanent Commission in 2024 focused on trade, the blue economy, energy, agriculture, and transport — leading to a significant boost in trade.

🟡Improved Connectivity: Highlighted the expansion of transport links via Air Tanzania, Precision Air, and maritime services.

🟡Support in Health & Finance: Acknowledged the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute and Exim Bank Tanzania for their contributions, with more Tanzanian banks planning to expand operations to the Comoros.

🟡Kiswahili Education Support: “Tanzania is ready to support teaching of Kiswahili language in Comorian schools by providing teaching materials and qualified teachers.”

🟡Climate Collaboration: Stressed Tanzania’s commitment to working with the Comoros to preserve their shared ecosystems for future generations.
“Our forefathers and foremothers brought political independence, and now it is our time to bring economic independence, so that African nations can be built by their people using local resources,” she wrote on X.
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