Tanzania, June 29 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has described the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as a strategic partner in its economic transformation agenda, as the country steps up efforts to build a $1 trillion economy by 2050.

Minister for Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, said this during talks in Dar es Salaam with an Afreximbank delegation led by its East Africa Regional Director, Humphrey Nwugo, who was on a courtesy visit following his recent appointment.

Ambassador Omar welcomed Mr Nwugo and congratulated him on his new role, expressing Tanzania's commitment to strengthening long-standing relations with the pan-African financial institution.

He said Afreximbank has remained an important development partner for Afr...