Tanzania has received a $51 million (over 110bn/-) financial boost from Kuwait for construction of the 85-km Chaya-Nyahua road in Tabora region.
President John Magufuli yesterday met the Ambassador of Kuwait in Dar es Salaam, Jasem Ibrahim Al Najem and through him thanked the Kuwait government for the support.
“I request you to pass my appreciation to the Emir of the State of Kuwait for his exemplary contribution to the Tanzania’s development and believe that the money we have received will help us to accomplish the remaining part of the 85-kilometre road,” he said.
The president also thanked the government of Kuwait for support in the provision of social services to citizens, citing the $250,000 provided to purchase medical equipment at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) and the drilling of 27 clean water wells for schools in Dar es Salaam and residents neighbouring the schools.
The Kuwait government was thanked for the $50 million to build Mnazi Mmoja hospital in Zanzibar.
Dr Magufuli assured His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah that Tanzania will strengthen its bilateral ties with Kuwait especially in economic issues, including the recent oil and gas discoveries in the country.
The ambassador told Dr Magufuli that his country was happy with the ongoing diplomatic bilateral ties, adding that Kuwait is ready to cooperate with Tanzania depending on the set goals and priorities.
