DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 17 -- TANZANIA is set to leverage its anticipated membership of the United Nations (UN) Security Council in 2029 to advance national and regional security priorities aimed at boosting citizens prosperity, socio-economic integration and investment.

The move is expected to elevate the countrys global standing and strengthen its role in promoting regional peace and stability, key pillars for expanding trade and logistics networks, including operations at the Dar es Salaam Port.

Tanzanias opportunity to serve as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council will come a year after it assumes the chairmanship of the African Union (AU) in 2028.

Speaking during a press briefing at State House in Dar es Salaam yesterday,...