EU Ambassadors Set to Visit Moshi to Strengthen Agricultural Partnership
Ambassadors from the European Union (EU) and its Member States will spend three days, from 17 to 19 September 2025, in Kilimanjaro Region to engage with smallholder farmers, agri-business operators, institutions, local innovators and project beneficiaries, highlighting the tangible impact of Team Europe-funded initiatives in agriculture and horticulture, while also listening directly to farmers’ experiences and challenges. This mission is part of an annual initiative of joint trips across Tanzania by EU Heads of Missions; last year, a similar visit took place in Morogoro.
The delegation set to visit Moshi, consists of 12 Ambassadors from the EU, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden.
They will see how EU and Member States’ support is boosting productivity, access to finance and technology, post-harvest techniques, and climate resilience; particularly for women and youth; through initiatives such as organic pesticide production, coffee producers and processors, sustainable forestry education, and regional research projects.
This mission underscores the long-term partnership between Tanzania and the EU, coinciding with 50 years of EU-Tanzania relations and 25 years of EU-AU cooperation
“This visit provides an inspiring opportunity to see the real, positive impact our initiatives are already having on farmers, agri-business operators, institutions and local innovators. Equally, it allows us to hear directly from the people driving change on the ground and learn from their insights. Together with my fellow Ambassadors, we are committed to strengthening productivity, sustainability, and resilience; building on the long-term partnership between the EU and Tanzania" said EU Ambassador to Tanzania Ms. Christine Grau.
Team Europe’s support in Tanzania aims to deliver inclusive, climate-resilient growth, strengthening local livelihoods while promoting sustainable practices across the horticultural and coffee sectors.
Participating Ambassadors:
European Union: Ms. Christine Grau – EU Ambassador to Tanzania (Head of Delegation)
Belgium: Peter Huyghebaert – Ambassador of Belgium to Tanzania
Denmark: Jesper Kammersgaard – Ambassador of Denmark to Tanzania
Finland: Theresa Zitting – Ambassador of Finland to Tanzania
France: Anne-Sophie Avé – Ambassador of France to Tanzania
Germany: Thomas Terstegen – Ambassador of Germany to Tanzania
Ireland: Nicola Brennan – Ambassador of Ireland to Tanzania
Italy: Giuseppe Coppola – Ambassador of Italy to Tanzania
Netherlands: Marjo Crompvoets – Ambassador of the Netherlands to Tanzania
Poland: Sergiusz Wolski – Ambassador of Poland to Tanzania
Spain:Paloma Serra Robles – Ambassador of Spain to Tanzania
Sweden: Charlotta Ozaki – Ambassador of Sweden to Tanzania