Zambia and Tanzania have agreed on a number of security measures meant to tackle transnational organised crimes across their common border.

Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Maambo Haamaundu says implementing a set of strategies agreed upon at the 4th Session of the Tanzania-Zambia Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security will enhance peace and security in the two countries, who have also guaranteed to heighten their mutual ties.

Mr Haamaundu who made these remarks at the close of the Senior Officials Meeting of the Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security in Arusha, Tanzania, said Zambia is committed to ensuring that all the agreed strategies between the two nations are implemented.

Meanwhile, Tanzania’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ally Gugu commended Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Hakainde Hichilema for working together and strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

Mr Gugu stated that the two Heads of State have raised the diplomatic relations, which have historically been good.

The Defence and Home Affairs Ministers from the two countries are expected to join the Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security when it culminates into a Ministerial Meeting.

This is contained in a statement issued to ZANIS by the Ministry of Defence, Principal Public Relations Officer, Paul Shalala.