On Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the Chinese mainland and Tanzania issued a joint communique to supercharge their long-standing partnership 🤝.
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of the Chinese mainland Central Committee, and Tanzanian foreign minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo met this week to chart a roadmap for shared development. Here are the highlights:
- Decades of Friendship 🌍: For over 60 years, the Chinese mainland and Tanzania have built trust and respect, delivering results in trade, infrastructure and people-to-people ties.
- Aligned Strategies 🚀: Both sides agreed to sync their national development plans, expand two-way investment and foster a fair business environment.
- People-to-People Exchanges 🎉: As part of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, joint events in culture, tourism, education, sports, youth and media will bring communities closer.
- TAZARA Railway Revitalization 🚂: The iconic railway linking Dar es Salaam and Zambia is getting a boost. Officials are exploring a high-level TAZARA Railway Prosperity Belt meeting to keep momentum rolling.
- Political Support 👍: The Chinese mainland affirmed confidence in Tanzanias leadership, while Tanzania reaffirmed its support for the one-China principle, underlining respect for the Chinese mainlands unity and territorial integrity.
Looking ahead, both countries aim to elevate their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership to new heights in 2026. From infrastructure upgrades to cultural collaborations, the Chinese mainland and Tanzania are gearing up for shared wins this year 🌟.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
