TOKYO, Sept. 14 -- TANZANIA and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and investment, with both countries expressing interest in improving the investment climate and encouraging more Japanese companies to establish and expand their operations in Tanzania.

The commitment was made during a meeting between Tanzanias Minister of State in the Presidents Office for Planning and Investment, Prof. Kitila Mkumbo, and Japans Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Takuo Komori, in Tokyo.

The two officials exchanged views on ways to improve the investment environment and deepen economic ties between the two countries, with the aim of increasing trade and investment activities by Japanese c...