PRESS RELEASE

 

PORT INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS HAVE CONSIDERED THE OPINIONS OF TANZANIANS - PRESIDENT SAMIA

 

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Samia Suluhu Hassan has said that the signed Port Investment Agreements have taken into account the opinions expressed through various social groups, as well as all the laws and procedures of the country. President Samia said this today during the signing ceremony of 3 investment agreements in the Port of Dar es Salaam between the Tanzania Port Authority (TPA), the government and DP World Company of Dubai held at the State House, Chamwino.

 

In addition, President Samia has said that the government listened to various opinions expressed by the Party of Tanganyika Lawyers, political parties, civil organizations, activists, institutions media, social networks, religious leaders and some retired leaders.

 

Similarly, President Samia has said that the signed agreements are based on the previous agreement between the government and the Dubai Authority who have agreed to the needs and demands as outlined in consideration of the national interest. the country The agreements signed are the Host Government Agreement; Lease Agreement and Port Operation Agreement (Concession Agreement). 

 

President Samia has also said that the strengthening that will be done through this investment will promote domestic and foreign businesses, as well as facilitate the economic activities of neighboring countries, thus increasing the government's income and promoting the national economy.

 

 

These 3 agreements have been signed in accordance with Article 2 of the Public Private Partnership Act No. 6 of 2023 (the Public Private Partnership Act Cap 103) and Article 2 of the Public Procurement Act No. 5 of 2023 (the Public Procurement Act No. 5 of 2023).

 

 

Zuhura Yunus

 

Director of Presidential Communications, State House