South Africa, Tanzania Talks Prompt Lifting of Farm Imports Ban

South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said Tanzania has lifted trade barriers on the country’s agricultural products following bilateral discussions.

The about-face comes just days after the ban was implemented in retaliation to South Africa curbing banana imports from Tanzania. Lamola agreed to facilitate the resolution of all outstanding issues between the two countries.

“This outcome demonstrates that the diplomatic route remains the most effective path to resolving challenges,” Lamola said in a statement on Saturday.

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