Tanzania and China have agreed to deepen cooperation on development, trade, and infrastructure following high-level talks in Dar es Salaam, signalling a renewed push to align national development strategies and strengthen one of Africa’s longest-standing diplomatic partnerships.
The commitment was announced in a joint press communiqué released on Saturday following talks in Dar es Salaam between China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Tanzanian counterpart, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo. Wang Yi was on an official visit to Tanzania on Friday and Saturday.
During the meeting, both sides praised the long-standing friendship between the two countries, describing it as one built on trust, mutual respect and shared development goals. They noted that China–Tanzania relations have produced tangible results over more than 60 years and agreed to fully implement agreements reached by their heads of state.
China expressed confidence in Tanzania’s leadership and institutions to manage its internal affairs independently. In return, Tanzania reaffirmed its support for the one-China principle, stressing that there is only one China and that any form of secession is unacceptable.
The two governments agreed to expand two-way trade and investment and to work toward a fair and supportive business environment for companies operating in both countries. They also committed to aligning national development plans to ensure that cooperation delivers practical benefits.
As part of broader engagement, China and Tanzania said they would jointly host activities under the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Cooperation will be expanded in areas including culture, tourism, education, health, youth development, sports, media and research institutions.
The communiqué also welcomed progress on the revitalisation of the TAZARA Railway, a historic transport link between Tanzania and Zambia built with Chinese support. Both sides said they were open to organising a high-level meeting on the TAZARA Railway Prosperity Belt in the near future to support regional trade and development.
The agreement signals continued close ties between Tanzania and China, with both countries positioning their partnership as a platform for infrastructure development, trade growth and people-to-people cooperation across Africa.
