India & Tanzania

India: India reaffirmed its commitment to deepen bilateral trade and economic ties with Tanzania, with trade reaching USD 9.02 billion in 2025-26. India is providing over USD 1.1 billion in Lines of Credit for water infrastructure projects in Tanzania.

Tanzania: Tanzania reaffirmed its commitment to deepen bilateral trade and economic ties with India, with trade reaching USD 9.02 billion in 2025-26. Tanzania is a recipient of over USD 1.1 billion in Lines of Credit from India for water infrastructure projects.

India: India is facing an acute cooking gas shortage due to the conflict, leading to increased domestic LPG production and efforts to secure alternative imports.

Tanzania: Tanzania's tourism sector, which contributes about 14% of its GDP, is vulnerable to reduced visitor numbers due to rising fuel prices and disrupted aviation routes.

India: India is mentioned as a source of cheap fuel imports against which the proposed refinery would need protection to ensure its viability.

Tanzania: Tanzania was initially considered for a joint refinery project at its Tanzania — Tanga port, but Aliko Dangote's preference for Kenya's Kenya — Mombasa marks a potential blow to its energy ambitions.