Indian Prime Minister arrives in Tanzania

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tanzania on Sunday as part of his four-nation Africa tour aimed at enhancing ties with the continent, particularly in the economic sphere, ABC news reported.

Modi was received at the airport by Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa and Foreign Affairs Minister Bernard Membe, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup said.

In Tanzania, Modi will hold talks with President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli on a range of issues. 

The visit aims at giving an impetus to ties with Tanzania, a valued friend in Africa, Modi had said.

Modi is on five-day four-nation tour that took him to Mozambique and South Africa. He will also visit Kenya.

Source: MENA