Tanzania, Malawi reaffirm trade commitments after diplomatic talks
Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Bashe (right), and his Malawian counterpart, Sam Kawalenga (left), share a light moment shortly after a bilateral meeting in Dodoma on Friday, May 2, 2025. The talks aimed to resolve a trade dispute that had restricted the import of agricultural produce between the two countries. PHOTO | COURTESY
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and Malawi have jointly agreed to lift trade restrictions, reaffirming their commitment to finalise legal frameworks required for the signing of the Simplified Trade Regime Agreement (STRA).
The two countries resolved to begin implementation upon completion of internal legal procedures by 30 May 2025 and to act on the meeting’s resolutions for the benefit of their citizens.
