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Oman Foreign Minister Meets Zanzibar President
Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi received Oman's Foreign Minister, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, at the Presidential Palace in Zanzibar on November 10, 2026. The meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding relationship between Oman and Zanzibar and exploring opportunities for expanded cooperation with the United Republic of Tanzania.
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Sends Greetings to Zanzibar
During the meeting, Oman's Foreign Minister conveyed greetings from Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to President Hussein Ali Mwinyi, along with his wishes for continued progress and prosperity for Zanzibar and its people. President Mwinyi expressed his appreciation and asked the minister to convey his greetings to the Sultan of Oman.
Oman and Zanzibar Review Centuries-Old Historical Relations
Both sides discussed the longstanding historical connections between Oman and Zanzibar, which developed over centuries through cultural exchange and maritime links across the Indian Ocean. They highlighted their shared heritage as an important cultural and civilizational connection between the two sides.
Stone Town Heritage Highlights Cultural Connections
The discussions also highlighted Zanzibar's Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with historic Omani landmarks, including the House of Wonders, the House of the Coast, historic mosques and traditional neighbourhoods. These landmarks continue to reflect the historical connections between Oman and Zanzibar.
Third Joint Committee Session to Support Cooperation
The meeting also addressed prospects for future cooperation with Tanzania. Both sides highlighted the importance of the third session of the Oman-Tanzania Joint Committee, which reflects the directions of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to strengthen bilateral cooperation and strategic partnerships.
Energy, Tourism and Trade Among Priority Sectors
The two sides identified several important areas for expanding cooperation, including conventional and renewable energy, fisheries, tourism, maritime transport, logistics, food security and agriculture. They also stressed the importance of encouraging direct investments and partnerships between private sector companies to increase trade and investment flows.
Oman Reaffirms Support for Zanzibar's Development
President Hussein Ali Mwinyi praised the work of the Omani Embassy in Dar es Salaam and Oman's Consulate General in Zanzibar for their contributions to preserving shared heritage, supporting communities and promoting cultural exchange. Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi reaffirmed Oman's commitment to continued cooperation with Tanzania and supporting development initiatives in Zanzibar while protecting its historical heritage.
Senior Officials Attend Diplomatic Meeting
The meeting was attended by Oman's Ambassador to Tanzania, Saud bin Hilal Al-Shidhani, and Oman's Consul General in Zanzibar, Saeed bin Salem bin Hamad Al-Sinawi. Tanzanian Foreign Minister Dr. Mahmoud bin Thabit Kombo and Tanzania's Ambassador Mulidah Hassan were also listed among the participants in the official report.
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