Tanzania, April 30 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and Belarus have entered a new phase of economic cooperation after signing an agreement to establish a joint committee on investment and trade.

The agreement, signed yesterday, is aimed at revitalising relations between the two countries, which had remained subdued for nearly 30 years.

It was signed by Tanzania's Minister for Planning and Investment, Prof Kitila Mkumbo and Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxim Ryzhenkov.

Speaking after the signing ceremony, Prof Mkumbo said the arrangement marks a new chapter in bilateral cooperation, particularly in key development sectors.

He said the joint committee will focus on monitoring investment projects, identifying new opportunities, and a...