TANZANIAN government has pledged to continue working closely with Comoros to cement close ties for the mutual benefit of the two nations.

Mudrick Ramadhan Soraga, Zanzibar Minister for Tourism and Heritage made the pledge in Dar es Salaam over the weekend when speaking during the 49th Independence Day anniversary organized by the Embassy of Comoros in Tanzania.

The well-attended event was made possible by NMB Bank in new drive to enhance trade relations between the two nations.

Soraga said the trade volume between Tanzania and Comoros has increased from $6.75 million in 2001 to $54 million in 2023.

“This has made Tanzania to be Comoros’s main trading partner,” he said.

Rahma Mwapachu, bank’s head of marketing, communications and corporate affairs reiterated its commitment to continue enhancing Tanzania – Comoros relations as part of the lender’s commitment to enhance the trade volume between the two countries.

She said the bank cherishes the country’s shared values and heritage.

“The bank has a good relationship with the Embassy of Comoros. We are optimistic that this relationship will grow stronger and shall open other opportunities,” she said.

Mwapachu said the bank is committed to offer exceptional and innovative business models ensuring value creation and sustainable returns to its customers.

“The Embassy of Comoros has benefited from our tailor-made solutions including digital visa payments, special institutional accounts and tailor-made financial solutions,” she said.