Tanzania lures Belarus to invest in agriculture, health, mining sectors
MINSK: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has concluded his three-day working visit in Belarus, where he successfully promoted various investment opportunities in the country in four priority sectors of agriculture, health, minerals, and defense and security.
While in Belarus, the Prime Minister toured eight major capital-rich companies in Minsk and assured them of the Tanzanian government’s readiness to cooperate and provide all necessary support if they invest in Tanzania.
In the agriculture sector, the PM met with leaders of the AFTRADE company, which is already operating in Tanzania, and urged them to accelerate efforts in advancing agriculture, particularly by supporting small-scale farmers with capital, research, and training to ensure the sector becomes productive, creates jobs, as well as enhances national food security.
In addition, he also visited the Belarus Agricultural Academy and tractor manufacturing plants, where he encouraged them to open branches in Tanzania.
Moreover, regarding the agricultural college in Belarus, the Premier requested that Tanzanians be offered educational opportunities at the institution so they can contribute to agricultural development upon completing their studies.
In the health sector, the Prime Minister visited Belmedpreparaty, a company that manufactures and distributes pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, where the company pledged to visit Tanzania and explore investment opportunities.
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Belmedpreparaty is one of the largest companies in Belarus, producing over 1,700 different products and exporting to more than 24 countries. The company also utilizes modern technology to produce high-quality, internationally standardized products.
Other places he visited included a factory that manufactures mining machinery and a factory that produces rescue and firefighting equipment, where he emphasized the importance of collaboration between the factories and the Tanzanian government.
