India, May 1 -- The 5th Session of the India-Tanzania Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held on April 29-30 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, when a comprehensive review of bilateral merchandise trade reflected steady and consistent growth since the 4th JTC held in August 2017.

The meeting occurred at a time when bilateral trade reached USD 9.02 billion in 2025-26, rising from USD 8.64 billion in 2024-25.

The meeting was co-chaired by Commerce Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Rajesh Agrawal, and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania, Amb. Dr. Samwel William Shelukindo.

"The discussions were held in a friendly and positive atmosphere, re...