DODOMA, April 3 -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has said the government has completed an initial assessment of the economic impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict, warning that Tanzania like the rest of the world, cannot escape global shocks, but is taking firm measures to safeguard its development agenda.

Dr Nchemba made the remarks yesterday during an impromptu question and answer session to the Prime Minister in the National Assembly, responding to Mr Ado Shaibu Ado (ACT-Wazalendo–Tunduru), who raised concerns that the escalating conflict has caused widespread global disruptions beyond the recent rise in fuel prices.

Mr Shaibu warned that the war has triggered broad negative effects on international trade, global insur...