ESWATINI, Aug. 31 -- THE longstanding friendship between Tanzania and the Kingdom of Eswatini now presents an opportunity for the two countries to deepen their economic partnership and translate political goodwill into tangible benefits for their people.

The opportunity comes at a time when African countries are increasingly seeking to connect their markets, production capacities, investment opportunities and people in order to build stronger regional economies.

For Tanzania and Eswatini, closer economic cooperation could create new opportunities in trade, investment, tourism, industrial development and employment, while strengthening economic links between East and Southern Africa.

The relationship between the two countries has tradit...