Ethiopia and Tanzania Strengthen Collaboration on Peace and Security
Author Name
1/1/2035
Tanzanian President and Ethiopian Prime Minister discuss strengthening bilateral relations and collaborative efforts in regional security
Addis Ababa, June 8, 2024 - Ethiopia and Tanzania are reinforcing their longstanding partnership to address multifaceted peace and security challenges, according to Tanzania's Defense and National Service Minister, Stergomena Lawrence Tax.
Minister Tax emphasized the enduring cooperation between the two nations and their commitment to enhancing their strategic partnership. She revealed that both countries have signed and are actively implementing a memorandum of understanding and action plan on peace and security.
"As two friendly nations, we collaborate not only at the national level but also contribute to continental and international initiatives," Minister Tax stated. Her recent discussions with Ethiopian Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed were described as "very fruitful."
The minister highlighted various joint efforts, including training programs and educational exchanges.
"We are satisfied with our collaboration. We conduct joint training; some of our officers are in Ethiopia, and we have pilots studying here. Similarly, Ethiopian officers are also receiving training in Tanzania," she added.
Despite the progress, Minister Tax acknowledged that there is more work to be done.
"We have assessed the progress and are satisfied, but we recognize that this is not enough," she concluded.
This ongoing partnership between Ethiopia and Tanzania underscores their shared commitment to addressing regional security challenges and contributing to broader peace initiatives.
Keywords: Ethiopia, Tanzania, peace and security, collaboration, memorandum of understanding, training programs, continental initiatives, international cooperation.
More Stories
Ethiopia
Death Toll from Ethiopian Landslides Rises to 157, Official Says
Community
Jul 22, 2024
South Sudan
South Sudan's Basketball Team: Forging a New countie's image
Sports
Jul 22, 2024
Nigerian
Manchester United Secure NIgerian-Danish Wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin from Arsenal
Sports
Jul 21, 2024