Arusha, 14 August 2025 – The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Cosato Chumi, today conducted an official visit to the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), where he toured various conference facilities, the AICC Hospital, and the Kijenge area (Site E) where the new Mount Kilimanjaro International Conference Centre (MKICC) is planned to be constructed.
Hon. Chumi commended the AICC management for their commendable efforts in upgrading the infrastructure of the conference facilities with modern technology—efforts that are boosting the development of conference tourism in the country. He emphasised that these improvements position Tanzania competitively on the global stage in the meetings and events sector.
Highlighting the Centre’s achievements, Hon. Chumi cited the successful hosting of the Energy Summit, which delivered high-quality services at an international standard and contributed to AICC securing more large-scale conference contracts. He stressed the importance of continued investment in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and skilled professionals to maintain and enhance the Centre’s service quality and operational efficiency.
Furthermore, Hon. Chumi encouraged the AICC management to continue fostering teamwork as a key factor in increasing productivity and achieving even greater institutional goals.
Additionally, the Deputy Minister praised the AICC Hospital for its excellent services and modern equipment, which have led to its elevation to district-level status, thanks to its outstanding performance in healthcare delivery.
Hon. Chumi expressed the Government’s strong confidence in AICC’s capacity to continue advancing the meetings industry and contributing significantly to national economic growth through both domestic and international services.