Tanzania is looking to bolster its trade relationship with Türkiye to drive growth in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, textile manufacturing, food processing, and construction materials production. This development was announced by Bakari Machumu, Director of Presidential Communications at State House, during a press briefing at State House in Dar es Salaam on November 15, 2026. The move aims to enhance economic cooperation between the two nations.
The partnership between Tanzania and Türkiye is expected to create new opportunities for private sector collaboration in investment and trade. The two governments will act as facilitators to encourage business partnerships between Tanzanian and Turkish companies. Machumu encouraged Tanzanian businesspeople and companies to seize these opportunities, noting that information on specific products and investment areas is available through the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA).
The strengthening of ties between Tanzania and Türkiye follows a series of high-level visits, including President Samia Suluhu Hassan's trips to Türkiye in 2022 and 2024. During these visits, business forums were held, bringing together entrepreneurs from both countries. These forums led to the signing of agreements that established a framework for cooperation between the two governments and private sector companies.
The agreements signed during President Hassan's visits laid the groundwork for achieving a trade target worth one billion US dollars. They also provided a framework for enabling Tanzanian firms to understand product standards required in the Turkish market and its tax systems. This will strengthen the capacity of Tanzanian companies to participate in bilateral trade.
The trade cooperation between Tanzania and Türkiye is expected to have a positive impact on various sectors, including agriculture, mining, and textile manufacturing. By working together, the two countries aim to increase investment and trade, creating new opportunities for economic growth and development.
The Tanzanian government is optimistic about the potential benefits of this partnership, including increased foreign investment and job creation. The government is encouraging Tanzanian companies to explore new markets and investment opportunities in Türkiye, and to take advantage of the existing trade agreements.
The collaboration between Tanzania and Türkiye is a significant step towards strengthening economic ties between the two nations. With the right framework in place, both countries are poised to benefit from increased trade and investment, driving growth and development in key sectors.
Key points
- Trade cooperation between Tanzania and Türkiye is expected to boost investment in key sectors.
