Tanzania, July 31 -- Dar es Salaam. Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening national security after launching two modern patrol boats aimed at improving surveillance, rescue operations and the fight against maritime crimes along Tanzania's coastline and major lakes.

Dr Nchemba said security was a key foundation for the country's development, noting that citizens could only participate fully in economic activities when they lived and worked in a safe and peaceful environment.

Speaking during the handover and commissioning of the two patrol boats, BP Sailfish No. 2 and BP Sailfish No. 3, he said the vessels were part of government efforts to strengthen maritime security and protect peo...