Tanzania’s airline is set to launch its first international flights to Lusaka with the expected visit of Zambian President Edgar Lungu on Sunday on the invitation by Tanzanian President John Magufuli.
“Our ministers are expected to sign an agreement on behalf of the two heads of state regarding collaboration in the aviation sector whereas Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) planes will establish a route between Dar es Salaam to Lusaka,’’ said Tanzania’s High Commissioner to Zambia, Ms Grace Mwijuma
Tanzania and Zambia plan to sign several ambitious agreements that aim at strengthening bilateral diplomatic ties as well as trade and investment cooperation between the two countries during the two day visit by President Edgar Lungu according to the Daily News.
The two countries agreed to work together in the transport sector, immigration and prison departments, among others during a recent meeting by a joint Permanent Commission.
Tanzania and Zambia have agreed on the possibilities of exchanging prisoners according to the Tanzanian ambassador. In addition the countries have agreed to meet any time to deliberate on issues of diplomacy and politics when they arise.
Tanzania and Zambia have also agreed to simply trade.
