Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of
the United Republic of Tanzania, today held talks with the Acting United States
Ambassador to Tanzania, Andrew Lentz, at Chamwino State House to advance key
areas of bilateral cooperation and reaffirm the shared commitment to a modern,
mutually beneficial partnership.
Ambassador Lentz—accompanied by the Counselor for
Political and Economic Affairs—underscored Washington’s determination to reset
the relationship and deepen economic, political, and security collaboration
with Tanzania.
“The United States is committed to a partnership
based not on aid dependency but on shared prosperity,” Ambassador Lentz said.
The discussions centred on ongoing negotiations
involving major U.S.-linked strategic investments. Both sides acknowledged that
talks on two flagship projects—the LNG Project and Tembo Nickel Project—are now
in their final stages, pending formal signing. A third investment, the Mahenge
Graphite Project, remains under active technical review.
President Samia welcomed Washington’s renewed
commitment and assured the delegation that Tanzania remains focused on
completing the remaining procedural steps.
“As a non-aligned nation, Tanzania is open, ready,
and committed to working with all partners who respect our sovereignty and
share our vision for prosperity,” the President said.
“These strategic projects are of national
importance, and we are determined to finalise them so they can unlock jobs,
investment, and sustainable prosperity for our people.”
The President highlighted that more than 400
American companies currently operate in Tanzania—reflecting the country’s
stability, openness to investment, and strong historical ties with the United
States.
Beyond investments, the meeting touched on broader
areas of cooperation, including political stability, regional security,
economic reforms, private-sector growth, health-sector partnerships, and
people-to-people exchanges.
Ambassador Lentz congratulated President Samia for
her vision and long-term national planning through Vision 2050, noting the U.S.
Government’s readiness to support its implementation and reinforce the
President’s 4R philosophy of reconciliation, resilience, reforms, and
rebuilding trust.
Both sides agreed that strengthened communication,
consistent engagement, and timely action on pending agreements are key to
unlocking the full potential of U.S.–Tanzania relations.
This meeting marks a pivotal moment in redefining
and revitalising the U.S.–Tanzania relationship. The reaffirmed commitment from
both governments signals the emergence of a modern, transparent,
private-sector-driven partnership rooted in shared prosperity, mutual respect,
and long-term strategic cooperation.
Flagship Projects
1. LNG Project — Estimated Value: USD 42 Billion
A transformative natural gas development involving
leading international energy companies. The project aims to unlock Tanzania’s
vast offshore gas reserves, boost national revenue, create thousands of jobs,
and position the country as a major global LNG supplier.
2. Tembo Nickel Project — Value: USD 942 Million
A major critical-minerals investment in Ngara
focused on nickel—an essential component in electric-vehicle batteries. The
project will support global clean-energy supply chains, stimulate
industrialisation, and expand Tanzania’s export base.
3. Mahenge Graphite Project — Value: USD 300 Million
One of the world’s largest high-grade graphite
deposits, positioned to serve the fast-growing battery and renewable-energy
sectors. The project will reinforce Tanzania’s role as a leading supplier of
battery-grade minerals.
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