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In May 2026, the two countries agreed to expand ties in defense and security. The key areas are the joint fight against terrorism (reaction to the activity of Islamists in the Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado), border protection and joint intelligence operations, as well as coordination in the field of gas projects.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tanzania is playing an active role in resolving the conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) - a key issue for all Great Lakes countries in Africa - by acting as a neutral mediator and maintaining a working relationship with all warring parties.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the north, Tanzania borders three countries involved in regional tensions - Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi. 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