Proposal to Remove Non-Tariff Barriers to Unlock Trade Potential Between Tanzania and DRC

TLDR

• Tanzania hosted DRC President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi in Zanzibar this week to strengthen bilateral relations.
• The DRC is Africa's second-largest country with over 100 million people and significant mineral, agricultural, and energy resources.
• The DRC's economic potential is limited by infrastructure challenges and high transportation costs.
• Over 60% of cargo through the Port of Dar es Salaam is destined for the DRC, highlighting its importance for trade.
• A proposed multimodal transportation system and improvements to the Standard Gauge Railway and ports could enhance trade efficiency between Tanzania and the DRC.