DODOMA, Nov. 6 -- TANZANIA and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to strengthen economic cooperation by expanding trade and investment opportunities in mining, transport, agriculture and healthcare.

The commitment was made during talks between Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba and his DRC counterpart, Ms Judith Tuluka, on Wednesday in Dodoma aimed at exploring ways of enhancing economic ties between the two countries.

Speaking during the meeting at his office in Mlimwa, Dodoma, Dr Mwigulu said Tanzania and DRC have significant opportunities to expand cooperation, particularly in mining, transport and logistics, food production and healthcare services.

“There are still enormous opportunities to expand economic coop...