Dodoma. President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday, December 8, 2025, met with Acting United States Ambassador to Tanzania Andrew Lentz at Chamwino State House to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing a partnership grounded in mutual prosperity rather than aid dependency.
Accompanied by the US Embassy’s Political and Economic Advisor, Mr Andrew Howard, Ambassador Lentz emphasized Washington’s commitment to deeper, strategic engagement with Tanzania across economic, political, and security sectors.
The discussions reflected a broader shift in US policy toward Africa, prioritizing partnerships based on mutual benefit and long-term development rather than traditional aid.
At the heart of the meeting were several high-value strategic investment projects.
Both sides agreed to finalize the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, valued at $42 billion, and the Tembo Nickel project, worth $942 million, while preparations continue for the $300 million Mahenge Graphite project.
The LNG initiative aims to harness Tanzania’s offshore gas resources, create thousands of jobs, boost national revenue, and position the country among the world’s leading LNG producers.
The Tembo Nickel and Mahenge Graphite projects link Tanzania to the global clean energy supply chain, supporting industrial growth, sustainable energy, and export revenue generation.
President Samia welcomed the US commitment and stressed Tanzania’s openness to partners who respect its sovereignty and development vision.
“These strategic projects are critical to our national development. We are committed to completing them to create employment, attract investment, and enhance the welfare of our citizens,” she said.
She also highlighted that more than 400 US companies are already operating in Tanzania, reflecting a stable investment climate and a long-standing economic partnership between the two countries.
The discussions extended beyond investment to broader areas of cooperation, including political independence, regional security, economic reforms, private sector growth, health sector collaboration, and citizen exchange programs.
Ambassador Lentz praised Tanzania’s Dira 2050 ‘National Development Vision’ and the 4R governance philosophy, affirming US support for institutional reforms and good governance.
Analysts view the meeting as a significant milestone in Tanzania-US relations.
By emphasizing shared prosperity and strategic collaboration, both countries are laying the foundation for a balanced, private-sector-driven partnership that strengthens regional influence and integrates Tanzania into global energy and clean technology supply chains.
Sustained communication, consistent implementation of agreements, and strategic alignment are expected to unlock the full potential of this partnership, signaling a new chapter of long-term cooperation, transparency, and mutual growth.
