Tanzania’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has urged on newly appointed ambassadors of Tanzania to pursue the country’s economic diplomacy to attract foreign investments.
The Prime Minister met with the ambassadors on Monday at his Mlimwa office in Dodoma. He said: “in line with serving your representative countries, make sure you protect the image of Tanzania while focusing on drawing tourists and enabling the country’s businessmen to do business overseas.
Majaliwa explained that the decision will also reduce unemployment rate and improve the nation’s economy.
He told the envoys to strive towards promoting investment, strengthening trade as well as finding markets for locally produced goods in their various countries of assignment.
The Premier further implored the ambassador to strengthen their relationship with the embassy officials as well as members of the diaspora. “I want to urge you all to ensure you help promote Kiswahili that can also be another source of employment for Tanzanians living abroad,” the premier added.
The Ambassadors included Professor Adelardus Kilangi (Brazil), Ambassador Said Juma Mshana (DR-Congo), Ambassador Alex Gabriel Kalua (Israel), Ambassador Said Shaib Mussa (Kuwait) and Ambassador Fredrick Ibrahim Kibuta (Russia).
