TANZANIA AND ZAMBIA COMMIT TO RESOLVE BORDER CHALLENGES




 Zambia and Tanzania have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing operational challenges at the Tunduma/Nakonde One Stop Border post, with the two Ministers from both countries announcing significant progress in resolving long-standing bottlenecks that have hindered the efficient movement of goods and  people.

Zambia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hon. Mulambo Haimbe noted that over the past four years, the two countries have grown to handle more than 6 million tons of cargo through the Tunduma/Nakonde border. He noted that this reflects the commitment to collaboration through bilateral ties and international cooperation between the two nations.

"We meet today to discuss this commitment and to translate the mission of the two Heads of State into action. We have identified several challenges at the Tunduma/Nakonde border post. We will continue to operate closely with our counterpart from the Tanzanian side to facilitate the easy, fast and efficient passage of goods and people at this border," the Zambian minister stated.

Tanzania's Minister of Foriegn Affairs and East Africa Cooporation Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (MP), who spoke during the bilateral meeting, expressed appreciation for the high-level turnout, acknowledging Hon. Haimbe’s quick response to his call even though it was made on short notice.

"Tunduma/Nakonde is not a mere border crossing; it is a strategic gateway. I want to express my sincere appreciation for the fruitful deliberations we have had. The positive outcome we expect reflects the commitment of our two Presidents Mr. Hakainde Hichilema and President Samia Suluhu Hassan to strengthening economic development between our two countries and their shared commitment to enhancing the efficient movement of goods and people," the Tanzanian minister said.

In a remarkable display of bureaucratic efficiency, the minister commended senior officials from both countries for their efforts in addressing obstacles along the corridor. Out of the 24 challenges identified, 14 have already been resolved, leaving only 10 outstanding. Officials are optimistic that five of these will be resolved during the current meeting, which would reduce the remaining challenges to just five.

These challenges involve many aspects, including respective bilateral laws governing border operations. The Tanzanian minister emphasized that this corridor is a landmark, and the dry port in Tunduma stands as one of the most critical gateways in Southern Africa.

As part of the commitment to improving border efficiency, the two Ministers inspected the operational status of the One-Stop Border Post and the scanners on both sides of the frontier. There is a collective commitment to utilizing the bypass road to reduce transit time and shorten the delivery time for goods crossing between the two nations.

"We will work very closely together to expedite all the projects at this border," the Tanzanian minister concluded, signaling a new chapter in bilateral cooperation aimed at transforming Tunduma/Nakonde into a model of cross-border efficiency in the region.

The meeting underscores the growing economic partnership between Tanzania and Zambia, with both nations recognizing that efficient border operations are essential to regional trade integration and economic development in Southern Africa.


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