DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 17 -- PAKISTAN has called for stronger business-to-business engagement with Tanzania, as deeper commercial relations could unlock more trade and investment opportunities between the two countries.

Pakistans Chargé dAffaires in Tanzania, Muhammad Azeem Khan, urged greater participation in trade fairs and business forums to help entrepreneurs identify opportunities, form partnerships and establish joint ventures.

He made the remarks in Dar es Salaam over the weekend during Pakistans 79th Independence Day celebrations, highlighting growing economic ties between the two countries.

Mr Khan said bilateral trade had risen from 224 million US dollars in the 2021/22 financial year to 370 million US dollars, attributing ...