At 2 p.m. Tanzania local time on July 1, 2026, the groundbreaking ceremony for the 116km road project undertaken by Anhua Huali was staged in Songea City. Present at the ceremony were Abdallah Hamis Ulega, Minister of the Ministry of Works of Tanzania; Christina Solomon Mndeme, Regional Commissioner of Ruvuma Region; officials from all government departments of Songea City; representatives of the LEA supervision team; and all staff of the Anhua Huali project department for the 116km road scheme in Tanzania.

(Scene of the groundbreaking ceremony)

Minister Abdallah Hamis Ulega delivered an address at the event. He noted that the road was originally built in 1986 and has remained in service ever since. Its upgrading and renovation will greatly enhance traffic safety and accessibility, and further boost economic development along the route. The minister fully commended the flawless organization of the ceremony and voiced high recognition of Anhua Huali. He called on all local government departments to work hand in hand with Anhua Huali to press ahead with construction efficiently, deliver a high-quality project, and fuel regional growth.

(Address by the Minister of Works)

Ding Chao, Project Manager of Anhua Huali, made a commitment speech on behalf of the project team. He first expressed sincere gratitude to His Excellency the Minister and all tiers of local government for their profound attention and robust support for the project. Looking ahead to subsequent construction, the project team will uphold Anhua Huali’s core spirit of integrity and accountability, shoulder its work with a strong sense of responsibility and mission, and rigorously organize all construction works. Quality will always be prioritized above all else. The team will forge Anhua Huali’s brand with exquisite craftsmanship and contribute to improving people’s livelihoods and deepening China-Tanzania friendship.

(Commitment speech by Project Manager Ding Chao)

Subsequently, the Minister of Works officially announced the launch of the project. Participating government leaders jointly cut the ribbon, marking a new milestone for the scheme.

The groundbreaking ceremony generated wide positive social repercussions across Tanzania. On July 2, the Ruvuma Regional Roads Authority issued a formal thank-you letter. It extended heartfelt appreciation to Anhua Huali Headquarters for its full backing, and praised the project team for its dutiful performance and united collaborative spirit. The authority also wished Anhua Huali continued prosperity and ever-greater achievements.

(Thank-you letter from Ruvuma Regional Roads Authority)

The 116km road project in Tanzania marks Anhua Huali’s second completed undertaking in the country, a fruit of the company’s long-term presence in Tanzania’s market and a tangible practice of its deep integration into the Belt and Road Initiative. Staging the groundbreaking ceremony for this overseas project on the occasion of the 105th Anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China embodies Anhua Huali’s original aspiration and mission. Guided by the Party, Anhua Huali will further advance the development pattern featuring domestic and international dual circulation, and drive sustained high-quality growth of the enterprise.