On January 10, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, China’s foreign minister Wang Yi met with Tanzania’s foreign minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo to chart out a fresh roadmap for cooperation 🤝.
🤝 60 Years of Friendship, Next-Level Goals
The joint communique marks six decades of trust and mutual respect, and aims to elevate the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership to new heights, building on consensus from the two heads of state.
🌍 Joint Development Strategies
Both sides agreed to synchronize their development plans by:
- Expanding two-way trade and investment 💼
- Ensuring a fair, enabling business environment 🌐
- Upholding the one-China principle (recognizing only one China, inclusive of the Taiwan region) 🕊️
- Boosting public support through culture, tourism, education, sports and youth programs 🎓⚽
🚆 TAZARA Railway on Track
The TAZARA Railway revitalization project is now rolling, and plans are underway for a high-level TAZARA Railway Prosperity Belt meeting to supercharge connectivity across East Africa.
🎉 What’s Next?
Get ready for the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, featuring events in culture, media, education and more. Young pros and students from our region might soon find new doors opening! 🌟
Stay tuned as China and Tanzania turn these plans into action and pave the way for shared growth!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
