ARUSHA, July 24 -- THE Arusha Regional Commissioner, Amos Makalla, has today, July 24, 2026,held talks with Japanese Ambassador to Tanzania Mikami Yoichi on strengthening the long-standing bilateral relations between Tanzania and Japan and expanding cooperation in key development sectors.

The meeting, held at the Regional Commissioners office in Arusha, focused on reinforcing the two countries enduring partnership for the mutual benefit of their citizens.

Speaking during the meeting, Makalla said Tanzania and Japan have enjoyed close diplomatic ties since the era of the First Phase Government under the late President Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. He thanked the Japanese government for its continued support in financing and implementing variou...