President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has revealed details of a private discussion she held with Kenya’s President William Ruto after his public statement on a planned oil refinery project in Tanga stirred diplomatic concern.
She explained that she confronted President Ruto during closed-door talks, questioning why such a major investment announcement was made publicly without prior coordination with Tanzanian authorities.
She explained that she confronted President Ruto during closed-door talks, questioning why such a major investment announcement was made publicly without prior coordination with Tanzanian authorities.
According to her, the refinery project falls within Tanzania’s jurisdiction, making early consultation essential before any official declaration.
Samia noted that she raised the issue firmly during their meeting, pointing out the confusion and protocol concerns caused by the announcement.
Samia noted that she raised the issue firmly during their meeting, pointing out the confusion and protocol concerns caused by the announcement.
She added that the matter required further attention from the Kenyan side to ensure proper diplomatic procedure was respected.
President Ruto, in response, reportedly admitted awareness of the discomfort caused by his comments and indicated that he would have considered proposing Mombasa as an alternative location had he known the sensitivity earlier.
The exchange occurred during a state visit aimed at reinforcing cooperation between the two East African nations. GET FULL STORY HERE.
President Ruto, in response, reportedly admitted awareness of the discomfort caused by his comments and indicated that he would have considered proposing Mombasa as an alternative location had he known the sensitivity earlier.
The exchange occurred during a state visit aimed at reinforcing cooperation between the two East African nations. GET FULL STORY HERE.
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