Foreign relations of Tanzania

Tanzania's first president, Julius Nyerere also was one of the founding members of the Non-Aligned Movement, and, during the Cold War era, Tanzania played an important role in regional and international organisations, such as the Non-Aligned Movement, the front-line states, the G-77, and the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) (now the African Union). One of Africa's best-known elder statesmen, Nyerere was personally active in many of these organisations, and served chairman of the OAU (1984–85) and chairman of six front-line states concerned with eliminating apartheid in Southern Africa. Nyerere was also involved with peace negotiations in Burundi until his death. Nyerere's death, on 14 October 1999, is still commemorated annually.

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Tanzania, officially known as the United Republic of Tanzania, enjoys good relations with its neighbours in the region and in recent years has been an active participant in efforts to promote the peaceful resolution of disputes. Tanzania is helping to broker peace talks to end conflict in Burundi and supports the Lusaka agreement concerning the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In March 1996, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya revived discussion of economic and regional cooperation. These talks culminated with the signing of an East African Cooperation Treaty in September 1999, which should in time lead to economic integration through the development of the East African Community. Tanzania is the only country in East Africa which also is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

Historically, Tanzania has played an active role in hosting refugees from neighbouring countries including Mozambique, DR Congo, Burundi, and Rwanda. This normally has been done in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Bilateral relations

Africa
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Algeria
 BurundiSee Burundi–Tanzania relations
  • Burundi has an embassy in Dar es Salaam and a consulate-general in Kigoma.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Bujumbura.
 Comoros

Tanzania contributed about 750 troops in the 2008 invasion of Anjouan.

  • Comoros has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Moroni.
 Democratic Republic of Congo30 May 1964Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 May 1964 when Andrew Tibandebage is appointed as Ambassador of Tanganyika to Congo (Leopoldville)[1]
  • DR Congo has an embassy in Dar es Salaam and a consulate-general in Kigoma.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Kinshasa.
 Egypt
  • Egypt has an embassy in Dar es Salaam and a consulate-general in Zanzibar.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Cairo.
 Ethiopia1 June 1964Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 June 1964 when Ethiopia's Ambassador Ato Mekasha, presents his credentials[2]
  • Ethiopia has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Addis Ababa.
 KenyaSee Kenya–Tanzania relations
  • Kenya has a high commission in Dar es Salaam and a consulate-general in Arusha.
  • Tanzania has a high commission in Nairobi and a consulate-general in Mombasa.
 Libya 15 April 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 April 1975[3]
 MalawiSee Malawi–Tanzania relations
  • Malawi has a high commission in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has a high commission in Lilongwe.
 Morocco 8 October 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 October 1965 when Ambassador of Morocco Boubeker Boumahdi presents his credentials to President Nyerere[4]
 MozambiqueSee Mozambique–Tanzania relations
  • Mozambique has a high commission in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has a high commission Maputo.
 Namibia
  • Namibia has a high commission in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has a high commission in Windhoek.
 Nigeria
  • Nigeria has a high commission in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has a high commission in Abuja.
 RwandaSee Rwanda–Tanzania relations
  • Rwanda has a high commission in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has a high commission in Kigali.
 South Africa
  • South Africa has a high commission in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has a high commission in Pretoria.
 UgandaSee Tanzania–Uganda relations
  • Tanzania has a high commission in Kampala.
  • Uganda has a high commission in Dar es Salaam.
 Zambia
  • Tanzania has a high commission in Lusaka.
  • Zambia has a high commission in Dar es Salaam.
 Zimbabwe
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Harare.
  • Zimbabwe has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.

Americas
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Argentina7 March 1974Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 March 1974[5]
  • Argentina is accredited to Tanzania from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Tanzania is accredited to Argentina from its embassy in Brasilia, Brazil.
 Brazil5 January 1970See Brazil–Tanzania relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 January 1970[6]

  • Brazil has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Brasilia.
 Canada9 December 1961Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 December 1961[7]
  • Canada has a high commission in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has a high commission in Ottawa.
 Cuba6 April 1962Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 April 1962[8]
  • Cuba has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Havana.
 Ecuador 16 June 2015 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 June 2015[9]
 Guyana28 December 1970
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 December 1970[10]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
 Mexico19 February 1973See Mexico–Tanzania relations

Both countries established diplomatic elations on 19 February 1973[11]

  • Mexico is accredited to Tanzania from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya and maintains an honorary consulate in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States and maintains an honorary consulate in Mexico City.
 Peru 11 August 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 August 1975[12]
 United States9 December 1961See Tanzania–United States relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 December 1961[13]

The U.S. Government provides assistance to Tanzania to support programs in the areas of health, environment, democracy, and development of the private sector. The U.S. Agency for International Development's program in Tanzania averages about $20 million per year. The Peace Corps program, revitalised in 1979, provides assistance in education through the provision of teachers. Peace Corps also is assisting in health and environment sectors. Currently, about 147 volunteers are serving in Tanzania. First Lady Laura Bush visited Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar in mid-July 2005.

 Venezuela 11 December 1981 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 December 1981[16]

Asia
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Armenia22 April 1992 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 April 1992[17]
 Azerbaijan 7 February 2019 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 February 2019[18]
 China9 December 1961See China–Tanzania relations

China established diplomatic relations with Tanganyika and Zanzibar on 9 December 1961 and 11 December 1963 respectively.[19] When Tanganyika and Zanzibar were united and became Tanzania on 26 April 1964, it is natural for China to extend its diplomatic ties with it.[20] Tanzania has had good relations with the People's Republic of China over the past 30 years, recently receiving the Chinese president (February 2009). This relationship is linked with bi-lateral co-operation including the TAZARA Railway project on the Tanzanian mainland.

  • China has an embassy in Dar es Salaam and a consulate-general in Zanzibar.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Beijing.
 India9 December 1961See India–Tanzania relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 December 1961[21]

  • India has a High Commission in Dar es Salaam.[22]
  • Tanzania maintains a High Commission in New Delhi.[23]
 Indonesia
  • Indonesia has a resident embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has a resident embassy in Jakarta.
 Iraq 15 April 1973 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 April 1973[24]
 Israel
  • Israel is accredited to Tanzania from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Tel Aviv.
 Japan1961

Diplomatic relations between Japan and Tanganyika were established on Tanganyika independence of 9 December 1961 . When Tanganyika and Zanzibar were united and became Tanzania on 26 April 1964, diplomatic ties were automatically extended to cover the union.

  • Japan has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Tokyo.
 Kuwait 19 January 1973 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 January 1973[25]
 MalaysiaSee Malaysia–Tanzania relations
 Palestine24 November 1988

Tanzania officially recognised Palestine as a sovereign state on 24 November 1988.[27] In October 2011, Tanzanian Foreign Minister Bernard Membe affirmed that his country would give everything required to support Palestine in gaining membership within the United Nations and any other international organisation.[28]

 Qatar13 December 1982Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 December 1982[29]
  • Qatar has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Doha.
 Saudi ArabiaSee Saudi Arabia–Tanzania relations
  • Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Riyadh and a consulate-general in Jeddah.
 South Korea30 April 1992

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 April 1992[30]

High-level Exchanges 1994 May Special Envoy of the President Han Wan-sang 1994 October Special Envoy of the President Hong Soon-young 1999 April Minister for Trade Han Duck-soo 2005 January Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ban Ki-moon 2005 December Special Envoy oh the President Kwon Jin-ho 2006 May Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ban Ki-moon 2009 March Chairman of Korea Foundation Lim Sung-jun 2009 August Chairman of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Ahn Byung-wook 2010 May Deputy Prime Minister Park Young-joon.[31]

  • South Korea has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Seoul.
 Thailand30 December 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 December 1980[32]
  • Tanzania is represented in Thailand by its embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Thailand is represented in Tanzania by its embassy in Nairobi.
 TurkeySee Tanzania–Turkey relations
 United Arab EmiratesSee Tanzania–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
 Vietnam14 February 1965See Tanzania–Vietnam relations

Both countries have signed diplomatic missions on 14 February 1965. Vietnam has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.[34]

  • Tanzania is accredited to Vietnam from its embassy in Beijing, China.
  • Vietnam has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.

Europe
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Belgium
  • Belgium has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Brussels.
 DenmarkSee Denmark–Tanzania relations
  • Denmark has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
 Finland 14 June 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 June 1965[35]
 France
  • France has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Paris.
 Germany9 December 1961See Germany–Tanzania relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 December 1961[36]

  • Germany has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Berlin.
 Ireland
  • Ireland has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania is accredited to Ireland from its high commission in London.
 Italy
  • Italy has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Rome.
 Kosovo 2 April 2014 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 April 2014.[37]
 Netherlands
  • Netherlands has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in The Hague.
 Poland15 January 1962See Poland–Tanzania relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 January 1962[38]

  • Poland has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany.
 Russia11 December 1961See Russia–Tanzania relations

Both countries have signed diplomatic missions on 11 December 1961.

 Spain
  • Spain has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania is accredited to Spain from its embassy in Paris, France.
 Sweden
  • Sweden has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Stockholm.
 Ukraine 8 July 1992 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 July 1992[40]
 United KingdomSee Tanzania–United Kingdom relations

Tanzania and the United Kingdom are currently on good terms as the United Kingdom helped the poorer Tanzanian government during many disasters. The United Kingdom is also Tanzania's largest source of investment.[41]

  • Tanzania has a high commission in London.
  • United Kingdom has a high commission in Dar es Salaam.

Oceania
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Australia
  • Australia is accredited to Tanzania from its high commission in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Tanzania is accredited to Australia from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan.
 New Zealand
  • New Zealand is accredited to Tanzania from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa.
  • Tanzania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan.

International organisation participation

AU, ACP, AfDB, C, EAC, EADB, ECA, FAO, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO, ITU, ITUC, MONUC, NAM, OAU, OPCW, PMAESA SADC, United Nations (see Permanent Representative of Tanzania to the United Nations), UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UPU, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WToO, WTO

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets. United States Department of State.

Tanzania and the Commonwealth of Nations

Tanzania has been a republic in the Commonwealth of Nations since 1964, when the Republic of Tanganyika and the People's Republic of Zanzibar united after the Zanzibar Revolution.

International trips made by presidents of Tanzania

John Magufuli
Further information: List of presidential trips made by John Magufuli
Countries by Magufuli visited during his presidency 2015-2021

John Magufuli made a 10 International trips to 8 countries during his presidency. Magufuli famously was the first Tanzania president to not travel outside of Africa. The president cracked down on large foreign delegations and usually sent his Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan to represent him. The president served six years and made the least international official visits than any of his predecessors.

All his visits were bilateral except he attended one African Union Heads of State Summit in Ethiopia and another East African Community heads of state summit in Uganda.

Samia Suluhu
Further information: List of international presidential trips made by Samia Suluhu Hassan
Countries visited by Samia Suluhu during her presidency

Samia Suluhu made her first international trip in April of 2021 since she began her presidency on 19 March 2021. Once president she aimed to regain the country's former position in the international community and began to embark on foreign trips.

See also

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