KAMPALA, Sept. 18 -- TANZANIA and Uganda have met in Kampala to discuss the implementation of various joint oil and gas projects as part of efforts to strengthen energy cooperation between the two countries.

The discussions were confirmed by Tanzanias Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy responsible for Oil and Natural Gas Affairs, Dr James Mataragio, following a joint meeting with Ugandas Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Ireni Paulene Bateebe, in Kampala.

Speaking after the meeting, Dr Mataragio said the two countries discussed progress on several strategic energy projects, including the Clean Petroleum Products Pipeline, the construction of a Marine Storage Terminal at the Port of Tanga, ...