DAR ES SALAAM, June 10 -- TANZANIA and Singapore have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, skills development and the digital economy, as the two countries seek to elevate relations during a historic visit by Singapores President, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

The visit, the first ever by a Singaporean Head of State to Tanzania, coincides with the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and marks what leaders said is the beginning of a new phase of practical cooperation aimed at delivering tangible benefits to their people.

Speaking during a joint press conference at State House in Dar es Salaam yesterday, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said the discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relatio...