R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, APRIL 12
Stating that India and Tanzania enjoy traditionally warm and friendly relations rooted back to 6 decades of history and the relationship between the two countries continued to grow focusing many areas, including trade, investment, health, education etc, Tanzania’s Ambassador to India Anisa Kapufi Mbega here on Monday said this vibrant business relationship has made India one of the top five trade and investment sources for the United Republic of Tanzania.
The national trade desk of India Tanzania Trade Commission was inaugurated by the High Commissioner of Tanzania to India Anisa Kapufi Mbega in the presence of Dr Asif Iqbal, President of the Indian Economic Trade Organisation and Dr J Shrenik Nahar, Tanzania Trade Commissioner and other officials.
The India Tanzania Trade Commission (ITTC) in collaboration with the India Africa Trade Council (IATC) opened India Tanzania Trade Commission’s office at TNagar in Chennai.
Addressing the felicitation function, Ambassador Anisa said that the President of the United Republic of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan has been working tirelessly in ensuring that the country to develop economically and socially while continuing to strengthen Tanzania’s relationship with other countries.
ITTC office will work directly coordinate with the Tanzanian High Commission in New Delhi and bring opportunities to various cities of India.
Dr Asif Iqbal said, “Trade relations with Tanzania have huge potential. With our Prime Minister’s Vision and MEA’s approach to bringing Africa closer, through the Federation, we will continue to intensify and deepen our engagement with the African countries which will be sustained and regular. Our development partnerships will be guided by the African region’s priorities and we will build as much local capacity and create as many local opportunities as possible. We will bring the Indian Market closer and make it easier and more attractive to trade”.
Dr Shrenik Nahar said, “Tanzania is a beautiful country and we have great business opportunities to explore, from agriculture to Infrastructure, Trade to pharmaceuticals, vast scope and excellent business opportunities. We are initiating strong connectivity with Tanzania and will be taking a 50-member business delegation to Tanzania as “India Tanzania Trade Summit 2022” with the idea to further enhance the linkage between the two regions and build trust among businessmen”.
India-Tanzania Trade Commission (ITTC) will visit Tanzania soon with a 50- member delegation and explore various opportunities in the Health & Pharma Sector, Infrastructure, E-Automobiles, Agriculture, Cashew spices and Cereals trade, Shipping, Fintech. MoUs are expected to be signed with various companies and organizations in this region, a release from the India Tanzania Trade Commission said.
