The second round of negotiations on the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between the United Republic of Tanzania and Japan took place from December 16 to 19, 2025, at the Ministry of Finance of Japan in Tokyo. This followed the first round, which was held in March 2025 in Tanzania. 

The Tanzanian delegation was led by Dr. Remidius Ruhinduka, Commissioner for Policy Analysis at the Ministry of Finance of Tanzania while the Japanese delegation was led by Mr. Hisanaga Takuma, Director for Tax Treaties and International Affairs at the Tax Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan. Both sides engaged in constructive and professional discussions, making significant progress on a number of articles in the draft Agreement. The negotiations were characterized by a cooperative spirit that allowed both sides to narrow their differences and reach consensus on most provisions.

H.E. Ambassador Anderson Mutatembwa accampanied by Ms. Edna Dioniz Chuku, Counsellor for Economic Affairs of the Embassy, participated in the negotiations on the opening and closing days. In his closing remarks, he expressed sincere appreciation to the Government of Japan, particularly the Ministry of Finance, for hosting the negotiations and for the warm hospitality extended to the Tanzanian delegation. He commended both negotiating teams for their professionalism and flexibility, noting that most issues had been successfully resolved.

H.E. Mutatembwa emphasized the long-standing and strong bilateral relationship between Tanzania and Japan, which has spanned over six decades. He highlighted the importance of the DTA in promoting trade and investment and expressed optimism that the remaining issues would be resolved in the next and final round of negotiations, which is proposed to take place in Tanzania.

The Japanese delegation echoed these sentiments and reaffirmed its commitment to successfully concluding the negotiations, recognizing the DTA as an important foundation for further strengthening economic relations between the two countries.

Both sides agreed to continue consultations on the outstanding issues and expressed confidence that the next round of negotiations would lead to the successful conclusion of the Tanzania–Japan Double Taxation Agreement.