Tanzania, Aug. 2 -- Dar es Salaam. The Netherlands is seeking to strengthen its partnership with Tanzania by expanding investment, trade and agricultural cooperation while sustaining engagement on democracy and human rights, the country's newly appointed ambassador, Ms Marjo Crompvoets, has said.

In her first extensive interview since assuming office, Ambassador Crompvoets said bilateral relations are entering a new phase in which private investment, rather than development assistance, will increasingly drive cooperation.

She said Tanzania has established itself as one of East Africa's most stable economies, but attracting more foreign investment will depend on maintaining a predictable, transparent and consistent business environment....