The 5th Session of the India-Tanzania Joint Trade Committee was held on April 29 and 30, 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The meeting was co-chaired by Commerce Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Shri Rajesh Agrawal, and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania, Amb. Dr. Samwel William Shelukindo.
Bilateral trade reached USD 9.02 billion in 2025-26, rising from USD 8.64 billion in 2024-25, reflecting steady and consistent growth over the period. Discussions covered a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, mining, gemstones, agriculture, shipbuilding, renewable energy and digital public infrastructure. India’s development cooperation through Lines of Credit exceeding USD 1.1 billion for water infrastructure projects in Tanzania was highlighted, with these projects expected to benefit over 6 million people across 24 towns.
A delegation of Indian businesspersons led by the Confederation of Indian Industries accompanied the Commerce Secretary. On the sidelines of the meeting, an India-Tanzania Joint Business Meet was also organised, bringing together prominent business representatives from both countries to explore investment opportunities and deepen commercial ties. The role of IIT Madras Zanzibar as a growing regional hub for higher education in science and technology was also highlighted during the deliberations.
The next session of the India-Tanzania Joint Trade Committee was agreed to be held in New Delhi on mutually convenient dates.
Source: Press Information Bureau
