Omanis of Tanzanian origin maybe eligible for dual citizenship

 A constitutional review that is underway in Tanzania may lead to the passage of a bill that would enable Omanis who have roots in that country avail dual citizenship, according to President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, whose visit to Oman concluded on Friday
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Kikwete said Oman is the only country in the world whose citizens are related to many in Tanzania.
“I meet somebody from Oman and he says my relatives are in Tanzania. No country I have visited has such a relationship. Oman is a very special country for Tanzania, which is why consolidation and advancing of these relations is the top priority of the diplomacy of Tanzania,” Kikwete said.
He said his country is conducting a constitutional review during which dual citizenship will be considered.
“We are now in the process of doing a constitutional review and dual citizenship is one of the things that will be discussed. We have so many people of Tanzanian origin who have acquired citizenship of other countries. If the dual citizenship bill is passed, Omanis of
Tanzanian origin can now have the liberty to reclaim the citizenship of their ancestral home country.”
On the subject of Omani-Tanzanian relations, Kikwete said that Oman and Tanzania have long-standing and cordial relations with a history of over 100 years.
“Tanzania’s relations with Oman are very special. We are looking at ways to further expand and consolidate relations with the sultanate in trade and other sectors.
“Bilateral trade relations are good, but we can do even better. Currently, Tanzania gets investments of up to US$200mn (approximately RO77mn) from Oman. We need to explore new areas of cooperation in a bid to further strengthen and advance bilateral relations.”
He added that Omani investors should explore the vast investment potential in diverse sectors in Tanzania, which offers a number of tax incentives. “There are a great deal of investment opportunities in oil and gas, infrastructure, agriculture, mining and tourism, and
Tanzania is certainly one of the investment destinations of choice for Omani investors.”
Four agreements and memorandums of understanding to advance bilateral relations were signed during the Tanzanian President's visit.
“We signed an investment promotion and protection agreement that will facilitate Omani-Tanzanian investments such as free transfer of funds and profits, promote exchange of joint investment and protect investments against expropriation.
“We also inked an agreement to set up an Oman and Tanzania Joint Business Council, which was signed by both chambers of commerce.
Source: BBC News