DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 16 -- PRESIDENT John Magufuli has urged foreign mission in the country to encourage investors and businesspersons from their home countries set up investments in Tanzania.

Dr Magufuli made the call on Tuesday when receiving letters of credence for three new ambassadors from Algeria, Germany and Qatar during a brief ceremony at Magogoni State House in Dar es Salaam.

"The government of Tanzania is committed to bolster historic relations which have existed with your countries. It is my hope that you will encourage the business community and investors from your home countries to invest in various sectors of the economy in Tanzania," urged President Magufuli.

The statement issued by the Director of Presidential Communicati...