Revival of Joint Cooperation Commission for Bilateral Agreements
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- Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to strengthen strategic ties during a state visit by DRC President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi.
- President Samia Suluhu Hassan emphasized the focus on improving transport links, boosting trade and investment, and enhancing cooperation in infrastructure development, peace, and security.
- 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 leaders discussed the implementation of the Multimodal Transportation Project to integrate various transport services and reduce costs and time for transporting goods.
- Tanzania is also working on major infrastructure projects, including the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension to the western parts of the country, linking with Burundi and the DRC.