The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, and the President of the Republic of Angola, H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, witnessed the signing of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between the two countries at State House in Dar es Salaam on 29 October 2026.

Speaking on the significance of the agreement, President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan said the agreement would facilitate direct flights between the two countries, thereby stimulating trade and other economic activities, including tourism.

“This agreement will facilitate the establishment of direct flights between our two countries, thereby stimulating trade and other economic activities, including tourism. Currently, travellers from Tanzania to Angola have to transit through other countries, such as Ethiopia or South Africa. We want to establish direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Angola,” she said.

The agreement was signed by Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Ambassador Dr. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (MP), and Angola’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Téte António.

Ministry of Transport Hon. Prof. Makame Mbarawa, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Transport Prof. Godius Kahyarara and the Director General of the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), Dr. Jabiri K. Bakari, were among the leaders who attended the signing ceremony, which aimed to strengthen cooperation between Tanzania and Angola in the air transport sector.

The introduction of direct flights is expected to facilitate passenger travel and expand opportunities for trade, investment and tourism between Tanzania and Angola.