Defense ties reviewed with Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM — Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, Minister of Defence of the United Republic of Tanzania, yesterday received Lt Gen Ahmed bin Harith al Nabhani, Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF), within the framework of his current visit to Tanzania.

The meeting discussed aspects of the existing joint military cooperation between the two friendly countries and issues of common concern.

Lt Gen Al Nabhani conveyed the greetings of the Minister Responsible for Defence Affairs to the Tanzanian Defence Minister. On his turn, the Tanzanian Defence Minister asked the SAF Chief of Staff to convey his greetings and best wishes to the Minister Responsible for Defence Affairs.

The meeting was attended by the delegation accompanying the SAF Chief of Staff, the Tanzanian Chief of Defence Forces and officials at the Tanzanian Ministry of Defence.

General Davis Mwamunyange, Chief of Defence Forces of Tanzania met the SAF Chief of Staff. The two sides held an official session of talks during which aspects of the existing joint military cooperation between the two friendly countries and matters of common concern were discussed.

The talks was attended by the delegation accompanying the SAF Chief of Staff and senior Tanzanian officers. — ONA