FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Initiatives to Deepen the U.S. Partnership with Tanzania

The partnership between the United States and Tanzania is rooted in more than six decades of economic, development, health, and security cooperation. The United States and Tanzania stand together as friends and partners, based on the principle of mutual respect and aspirations for a more peaceful and prosperous future. The United States firmly supports Tanzania's democratic reform agenda and shares Tanzania's democratic values. The Vice President's travel to Tanzania affirms the partnership between our two countries and will advance cooperation on commercial engagement, digital connectivity, investing in women and youth, fostering democratic values, food security, marine conservation, and health. In support of the breadth and depth of our bilateral engagement, the Administration intends to provide $560 million in bilateral assistance in fiscal year (FY) 2024 for Tanzania. As part of her visit to Dar es Salaam, the Vice President is announcing the following U.S. plans, working with Congress as appropriate. She will also highlight additional resources requested in the FY 2024 President's Budget. Strengthening Commercial Engagement

Investing in Democracy, Good Governance, and Development

Fostering Biodiversity and Food Security

Promoting Education, Youth Engagement, and Women's Economic Empowerment

Advancing Health Cooperation