PS Millah Courtesy Call to Kenya’s High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania, at the Kenya High Commission in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The Principal Secretary, State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs, Mr. Aden A. Millah, paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency Ambassador Catherine Karemu, Kenya’s High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania, at the Kenya High Commission in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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‎The engagement focused on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing regional maritime cooperation between Kenya and Tanzania, with emphasis on the implementation of existing bilateral agreements on the mutual recognition of Certificates of Competency, maritime education and training, maritime safety and security, marine environmental protection, and maritime trade facilitation.
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‎The discussions underscored the strategic importance of closer collaboration between the two countries in harmonizing maritime policies and regulatory frameworks, facilitating the movement of seafarers, promoting skills development, and creating new opportunities for maritime trade and investment. 
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‎Enhanced cooperation in these areas is expected to contribute to the growth of the blue economy, expand employment opportunities for maritime professionals, and strengthen the competitiveness of the region’s maritime industry.
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‎The Principal Secretary reaffirmed the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement and institutional collaboration in addressing shared maritime challenges, leveraging emerging opportunities, and advancing a safe, secure, sustainable and efficient maritime sector in Eastern Africa.
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‎The partnership between Kenya and Tanzania remains vital to advancing regional integration, promoting sustainable utilization of marine resources, and unlocking the maritime sector’s potential to drive economic growth and shared prosperity.
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‎Also present was Mr. Mohamed Hussein, Deputy High Commissioner of Kenya to Tanzania.