Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi landed in Dar es Salaam this past Saturday, marking the latest chapter in a friendship that has spanned decades. During his meeting with President Samia Suluhu Hassan, both sides vowed to level up their partnership through ambitious projects and deeper exchanges 🤝🌍.
President Hassan kicked things off by thanking China for its ongoing support—pointing to the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation as a key platform for jobs, infrastructure, and social programs across the continent. She praised the deep ties between the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) and the Communist Party of China (CPC), calling China a “steadfast and reliable partner” that Tanzania can count on through thick and thin.
On the table? A bold plan to revive the historic Tanzania-Zambia Railway (Tazara), inject new life into regional trade routes, and spark economic growth that benefits communities from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka. Wang Yi highlighted that high-quality development in cooperation will turn Tazara into not just tracks and trains, but a “bridge of friendship” and an engine of prosperity.
People power is also a big deal: both leaders agreed to step up inter-party exchanges and boost student and cultural programs, bringing Chinese and Tanzanian young people closer through collaboration and conversation. 🌐👫
Looking beyond bilateral ties, Tanzania reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China principle and welcomed China’s four global initiatives—plans covering digital economy, green development, peace and security, and public health. President Hassan said Tanzania is ready to team up in multilateral forums to reshape a fairer global governance system.
Wrapping up, Wang Yi noted that China and Tanzania share a destiny forged in solidarity. “Our friendship is one of our most valuable spiritual treasures,” he said, urging both sides to carry it forward with fresh ideas for today’s world.
As the visit continues, all eyes are on Dar es Salaam, where China-Tanzania cooperation is set to chart a course for growth, connectivity, and stronger people-to-people bonds across Asia and Africa. Stay tuned! ✨
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China, Tanzania vow to strengthen cooperation during Wang Yi's visit
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