STOCKHOLM, Oct. 13 -- THE Tanzanian government has announced its intention to transform Msalato International Airport into a regional hub for passenger and cargo air transport in the Great Lakes region.

The move is aimed at boosting economic development and strengthening trade ties between Tanzania and neighboring countries.

This was stated by Tanzanias Ambassador to Sweden, Mobhare Matinyi, while receiving a delegation of Tanzanian experts at Arlanda International Airport in Stockholm during a study visit focused on airport management technologies and systems.

In discussions with executives from Avia Solutions Group, including the Director of Business Development, Magnus Söderberg, and the Head of Projects, Andrej Boicisin, Ambas...