Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan held talks in New Delhi on October 9, 2023, to review and deepen bilateral ties. Various facets of bilateral ties were discussed, including trade and investment, defense, maritime security, development partnership, higher education, and people-to-people ties.
- Both leaders addressed a joint press meeting, where PM Modi announced the elevation of India-Tanzania ties to a Strategic Partnership.
- The two countries are working on increasing trade in local currencies and have agreed on a five-year roadmap in the field of defense.
- India has contributed significantly to Tanzania’s skill development, capacity building, and various sectors like water supply, agriculture, health, and education.
- Both nations emphasized their commitment to counter-terrorism cooperation.
- Several agreements in various areas were exchanged following the discussions.
Q.: What areas of bilateral cooperation were discussed during the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan in October 2023?
a) Trade and investment only
b) Defense and maritime security only
c) Development partnership, higher education, and people-to-people ties only
d) Trade and investment, defense and maritime security, development partnership, higher education, and people-to-people ties
Ans : d) Trade and investment, defense and maritime security, development partnership, higher education, and people-to-people ties
