Mr. Toto emphasized the importance and benefits of making Zanzibar a UNESCO Creative City together with Norway. 

Mr. Toto also invited Norway to participate in the Donors' Roundtable to promote sustainable tourism in Zanzibar, scheduled in the second quarter of 2025. The Roundtable aims at mobilizing partners and resources for high-impact projects in Stone Town, Zanzibar, contributing to economic growth and encouraging local cultural activities .  

H. E. Tone Tinnes warmly welcomed UNESCO’s initiative to reinforce cooperation with Norway Embassy and expressed Norway’s commitment to work hand-in-hand with UNESCO Dar es Salaam Office, to promote Cultural heritage and sustainable development projects in Zanzibar.