The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, held official talks with the Indian Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr. Bashwadip Dey, at State House in Dar es Salaam today.
The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between Tanzania and India across strategic sectors, including health, water, education, trade and investment, as well as defense and security.
Tanzania and India share a long-standing diplomatic relationship that began after Tanzania gained independence, with India opening its embassy in Dar es Salaam in 1961 and Tanzania establishing its mission in New Delhi in 1962.
Relations between the two countries were further deepened in 2023 following the official visit of Tanzanian President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan to India, which elevated ties to a strategic partnership.
India has played a key role in supporting Tanzania’s development, particularly through water projects and contributions to the health sector, including the provision of medical services, training, and equipment.
Trade between the two countries remains robust, with India ranking as Tanzania’s third-largest trading partner globally.
Tanzania exports a variety of products to India, including cashew nuts, peanuts, legumes, precious and semi-precious stones, cotton, cloves, tea, leather, timber, and wood products.
The meeting reaffirmed both nations’ commitment to deepening strategic cooperation and expanding opportunities for trade and investment to benefit their citizens.
