During the visit, Minister Motegi and representatives of the private sector missions paid a courtesy call to H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete on August 10th and also met with Hon. Prof. Sospector Muhongo, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Hon. Dr. Abdallah Kigoda, Minister of Industry and Trade, Hon. Mr. Bernard K. Membe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Dr. Harrison G. Mwakyembe, Minister for Transport, and Hon. Dr. Mary Nagu, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Investment and Economic Empowerment, where Tanzania and Japan discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation on various economic areas.

At the above meetings, Minister Motegi announced that the interest of Japanese companies to invest in Tanzania is increasing, and in order to enhance the economic ties between Tanzania and Japan, the Japanese government will re-open the JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) Dar es Salaam Office.

In response, on behalf of the Tanzanian Government, President Kikwete and other Cabinet Ministers expressed their appreciation for the long-term assistance by the Japanese Government, as well as high expectations for the further enhancement of economic relations through advancement of Japanese firms.

Photo at the State House. President Kikwete in the middle, Minister Motegi from 3rd left and Ambassador Okada from 3rd right.