Togolani Edriss Mavura, Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the Republic of Korea, visited Korea Aerospace University on May 14. Despite his busy schedule preparing for the Korea-Africa Summit scheduled to be held in Seoul in June, Ambassador Mavura visited KAU to discuss a cooperative project after checking the Tanzanian president’s scheduled official visit to KAU on June 3. Ambassador Mavura and his party were welcomed by KAU President Hurr Hee-young, Director Hong Nam-gi of the Lifelong Education Center, and Professor Yi Jin-sang.

The Tanzanian government has introduced new airplanes through their national airline Air Tanzania, operating international flight services to Africa, India, China, etc. since 2016 during the term of former Tanzanian President John Magufuli. Recently, they have formulated a long-term plan to develop an African aviation hub in Tanzania, and they have been showing enthusiasm for the development of the aviation infrastructure industry with interest in establishing an aviation college.

KAU invited the Tanzania President who will visit the Republic of Korea for the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit (June 4–5). When Tanzania's first female President Samia Suluhu Hassan visits KAU on June 3, she will be conferred an honorary doctorate degree by KAU. In addition, KAU will discuss a future cooperative project to help them establish an aviation college in Tanzania through a business agreement.

“I believe Tanzania will be the best partner since they are one of the most stable countries in Africa with infinite potential. Starting with the Tanzanian President’s visit to KAU, I hope KAU and Tanzanian government can keep cooperating for various educational projects,” KAU President Hurr Hee-young said.

According to Ambassador Mavura, Tanzania has just begun to work on the aviation industry but has infinite potential. "I hope Korea Aerospace University and Tanzanian government go towards a higher level of cooperation for aviation education based on the current amicable relationship between Africa and Republic of Korea,” he added.