Amb. Paul Sherlock meets the Minister for Trade & Industry

Ambassador of Ireland to the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Paul Sherlock paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Trade and Industry Hon. Charles Mwijage on 26 September 2016

The Ambassador of Ireland to the United Republic of Tanzania, Mr. Paul Sherlock paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Trade and Industry Hon. Charles Mwijage. The discussion focused on Ireland's trading relationship with the United Republic of Tanzania and on the experience of Irish companies who have already invested in Tanzania. The Minister requested the Embassy to encourage Irish private sector investment, particularly in the agro-food processing sector. The Minister set out the Government's plans to further develop economic zones for manufacturing and affirmed that the Government is working hard to ensure a conducive business environment for foreign direct investment.

Ambassador Sherlock welcomed the participation of the Permanent Secretary from the Ministry, Prof Adolf Mkenda, at the recent Africa Ireland Economic Forum where he had the opportunity to interact directly with private sector investors from Ireland.