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Tanzanian and Swiss chambers of commerce facilitate business ties

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The Tanzania National Chamber of Commerce and the Swiss-Tanzania Chamber of Commerce have signed an agreement aimed at facilitating trade, investment and partnerships between businesses in the two countries. The two organisations plan, among other things, trade missions, exhibitions and investment forums, according to the Daily News.

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