On 13 February 2025, Hon. Dr. Doto Mashaka Biteko, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, addressed the inaugural session of the Pulses Conclave in New Delhi, India. As part of his address, he reiterated appreciation to the Government of India for the General Import License under “Free” category for the pulses imported from Tanzania. He also used the platform to invite Indian investments to Tanzania in the agriculture sector and its related value chain.