Tanzania and Angola Strengthen Bilateral Partnership Through Four New Agreements
Tanzania and Angola have signed four cooperation instruments covering justice, air transport, ICT and metrology during President João Lourenço’s State Visit, reinforcing their commitment to stronger bilateral relations and shared development priorities.
The United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Angola have signed four bilateral agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering justice, air transport, information and communication technologies (ICT), and metrology during the State Visit of Angolan President, His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, to Tanzania on 29–30 October 2026.
The instruments seek to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in strategic sectors that support economic development, institutional partnerships and people-to-people ties.
The Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons establishes a framework for transferring eligible sentenced persons in accordance with its provisions and applicable legal procedures, strengthening cooperation in criminal justice.
The Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) provides a framework for air transport cooperation, creating opportunities to enhance connectivity and facilitate trade, tourism, investment and other economic activities.
The Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Information and Communication Technologies seeks to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise and advance collaboration in digital development.
The Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Metrology establishes a framework for collaboration in measurement science and related technical fields.
The instruments were signed on behalf of the respective countries by Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Amb. Dr. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (MP); Angola’s Minister of External Relations, Hon. Téte António; Director General of the Tanzania Meteorological Authority, Dr. Ladislaus Benedict Chang’a; Angola’s Director for Africa, the Middle East and Regional Organisation, Amb. Jorge Catarino Cardoso; and Hon. Mário Augusto da Silva Oliveira.
The signing underscores the two countries’ commitment to advancing shared development priorities and translating their longstanding friendship into practical cooperation.