Dar es Salaam, March 27 -- DODOMA: TANZANIA and Thailand have signed a cooperation agreement to promote knowledge sharing, research collaboration and the production of high-quality gemstone products.

The agreement, signed in Dodoma on Tuesday, seeks to enhance value addition in the gemstone industry, ensuring that Tanzanian gemstones undergo significant processing before export.

The deal was signed between the Tanzania Gemmological Centre (TGC) and Sunset Gem Company from Thailand, marking a pivotal step in strengthening the global competitiveness of Tanzanias gemstone sector.

The collaboration aims to enhance expertise in gemmology while driving innovation in the cutting and polishing of gemstones. This partnership is poised to play a...