Construction of Kalemie-Manono Road to Strengthen Economic Ties
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- Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to strengthen strategic ties to enhance cooperation in various sectors.
- President Samia Suluhu Hassan emphasized the importance of improving transport links, trade, and infrastructure development during talks with DRC President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi.
- Trade between Tanzania and the DRC reached 794 billion Tanzanian Shillings last year, with the Port of Dar es Salaam serving as a key gateway for DRC-bound cargo.
- The two countries discussed the implementation of the Multimodal Transportation Project to integrate various transport services and reduce costs and time for goods transportation.
- Tanzania is also working on major infrastructure projects, including the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension to the western regions, which will connect with Burundi and the DRC.