DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 24 -- TANZANIA is taking strategic steps to deepen its presence in the Egyptian tea market as fresh diplomatic and trade discussions signal new opportunities for the sector.

Egypts Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr Sherif Ismail, met in Dar es Salaam over the weekend, with the Tanzania Tea Board (TTB) Director General, Ms Beatrice Banzi, to discuss the importance of strengthening cooperation in the tea sector.

The talks, centred on how the two countries can work together to expand Tanzanias tea footprint in the Egyptian market. Amb Ismail underscored Egypts commitment to boosting trade collaboration with Tanzania across several sectors, adding that tea has been singled out as a priority area.

He said that, despite the two ...