InternationalSaturday, 2 May 2026·The Hindu
India–Tanzania JTC 5th session in Dar es Salaam reviewed USD 9.02 billion trade and local-currency settlement
The 5th India–Tanzania Joint Trade Committee met in Dar es Salaam on 29–30 April 2026 and reviewed trade, infrastructure and digital cooperation.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In April 2026, the 5th India–Tanzania Joint Trade Committee meeting was held in Dar es Salaam, where bilateral merchandise trade was reported at USD 9.02 billion in 2025-26.
Key specifics
- The 5th JTC session took place on 29–30 April 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- Bilateral merchandise trade rose to USD 9.02 billion in 2025-26 from USD 8.64 billion in 2024-25.
- India is funding water infrastructure projects in Tanzania through a Line of Credit exceeding USD 1.1 billion.
- The projects are expected to benefit over 6 million people across 24 towns.
- The 6th JTC session is scheduled to be hosted in New Delhi, India.
Exam lens
Question type: India–Africa bilateral relations, trade data, places in news; remember Dar es Salaam, USD 9.02 billion, USD 1.1 billion Line of Credit, 6 million beneficiaries, 24 towns.