Zanzibar: A delegation of Omani businesspeople concluded its visit to the United Republic of Tanzania by visiting the city of Zanzibar. The visit was organized by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry and lasted for several days. During this visit, the delegation met with several officials and their business counterparts in Zanzibar to discuss cooperation and partnerships in the oil and gas sectors.
According to Oman News Agency, Sharif Ali Sharif, Minister of State in the Office of the President for Labour, Economic Affairs, and Investment in the Zanzibar government, emphasized the economic relations between the two countries and his government’s keenness to strengthen joint cooperation with Oman. Said bin Salim Al Sinawi, Oman’s Consul General in Zanzibar, highlighted the importance of expanding commercial and investment cooperation to serve mutual interests.
Dr. Salim bin Salim Al Junaibi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Al Wusta Governorate and head of the delegation, stressed the importance of the historical commercial ties between Oman and Tanzania. He stated that the visit aimed to explore available investment opportunities and discuss the possibility of commercial partnerships with their Tanzanian counterparts, as well as open new marketing channels for their products in both countries’ markets.
Bilateral meetings were also arranged between businesspeople from both sides.