British News Agency

Tanzania met with representatives of the Dutch business community at an event held in Amsterdam to strengthen economic relations and promote investment opportunities in the country.

According to a statement from Tanzania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tanzania's Ambassador to the Netherlands, Caroline Kitana Chipeta, attended the Africa Experts Breakfast Roundtable on November 5, 2026. The event was organized by Standard Chartered Bank and hosted by the Netherlands-African Business Council (NABC) and Atradius Dutch State Business.

Speaking at the meeting, Ambassador Chipeta expressed her appreciation for the event, which contributed to strengthening economic relations between Tanzania and the Netherlands and connecting investors with opportunities in her country.

Highlighting Tanzania's sustainable economic growth, strategic geographical location and expanding domestic market, Chipeta stated that the country serves as an important gateway to the markets of the East African Community (EAC), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which encompasses a population of more than 1.3 billion people.

Chipeta also addressed the government's efforts to improve the business and investment environment, noting opportunities in agriculture and agro-processing, critical minerals and value-added manufacturing, renewable energy, tourism, hospitality, transportation and logistics, port infrastructure, digital technology and financial services.

Emphasizing that Tanzania welcomes responsible investment, Chipeta reaffirmed the country's commitment to establishing mutually beneficial partnerships with Dutch and European companies.

Speaking on behalf of the Netherlands-African Business Council, Núria Vlonk-Cunha Soares highlighted the Council's role in facilitating business partnerships between the Netherlands and Africa, noting that such meetings provide market insights, investment assessments and opportunities for direct engagement.

During the meeting, Standard Chartered Bank representative Sarah Baynton-Glen also delivered a presentation titled "Tanzania: Growth, Reforms and Investment Outlook." The program continued with interactive discussions on Tanzania's economic prospects and investment climate.

Participants were also served a Tanzanian breakfast prepared by Moto Kitchen, showcasing the country's culinary culture. The Tanzanian Embassy thanked the institutions that contributed to the event and announced that efforts would continue to turn the growing interest of the Dutch business community into concrete investment partnerships.