The Rusumo new bridge and its “One stop Border Post” that joins Rwanda and Tanzania is said to have increased the trade and communication between both nations as reported by business operators. The outcomes are that security is more insured, trade and communication more operational and beneficial to both nations.
One of the Tanzanian tradesmen called Hassan told Umuseke that the current setting helps lorry drivers to exchange parking places as to help them operate more easily and professionally.
Another positive issue that drivers don’t spend more time waiting for truck checks ups and fulfillment of papers at both Tanzania and Rwanda borders.
Moses Kalisa who represents the Rwanda side and Ally Lyan at the Tanzanian border both praised the availability of the One Stop Border Post that brought more positive changes both countries expected.
Moses Kalisa said that it eased the in and outgoing processes for Rwandan traders and this same praises are being delivered by the Tanzanian officials.
Rwanda receives not less than 1300 visitors a day while it acquired not more than 800 a day.
Quick services at the One Stop Border Post eases exchanges, movements and other issues that were formerly hindering traders from carrying out their operations as easily and quickly as they wish.
The Japanese ambassador to Rwanda Takayuki Miyashita who visited the One Stop Border Post said that his nation chose to back both nations in investing in this infrastructure due to its long term benefits to both countries and to the region at whole.
He lauded the fact that the expected outcomes are being achieved, adding that Japan will keep backing Rwanda in its efforts to achieve sustainable development.
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