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João Lourenço completes state visit to Tanzania

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João Lourenço completes state visit to Tanzania

Angolan President João Lourenço completed a three-day state visit to Tanzania on 30 October, focused on strengthening diplomatic relations and economic cooperation. In Dodoma, he attended the launch of the Mtumba government city and its road infrastructure, according to Jamhuri Media.

Angolan President João Lourenço completed a three-day state visit to Tanzania on Friday 30 October 2026 and left Dodoma to return to Angola, Jamhuri Media reports. He held talks with his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan on strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding economic and development cooperation between the two countries.

In Dodoma, João Lourenço attended the inauguration of the Mtumba government city and its road infrastructure. Samia Suluhu Hassan accompanied him during the official departure ceremony at Chamwino State House, before his transfer to Dodoma airport.

The visit took place on the day when Tanzania and Angola signed agreements in three sectors, according to a report published on 30 October. The Angolan president was seen off at the airport by Tanzanian Defence Minister Rhimo Nyansaho, Deputy Foreign Minister Ngwaru Maghembe and several administrative and diplomatic officials.

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