DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 30 -- TANZANIA has announced plans to reopen its embassy in Angola and appoint a new ambassador soon to strengthen diplomatic relations and expand cooperation between the two countries.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan made the announcement at State House in Dar es Salaam during a joint press briefing with Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, who is on a state visit to Tanzania.

President Samia said the decision was part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic engagement and build closer ties between the two countries, which share longstanding historical relations dating back to Angolas liberation struggle.

She said Tanzania and Angola had maintained cordial relations established by their foundi...