China and Tanzania have restated their commitment to a long-standing partnership anchored in history, mutual respect and a shared vision for the future, as both sides signaled readiness to expand cooperation across key sectors.
The renewed pledge came during talks on Saturday in Dar es Salaam between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted the deep-rooted ties between the two countries, describing their relationship as a legacy built by past leaders and sustained through changing global circumstances.
During the meeting, President Hassan asked Wang to convey her New Year goodwill to Chinese President Xi Jinping and expressed gratitude for China’s continued support for Tanzania’s development efforts, particularly within the framework of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
Hassan reaffirmed Tanzania’s firm commitment to the one-China principle and emphasized her country’s willingness to further harmonize its national development agenda with China’s strategies. She outlined areas of priority cooperation, including expanded practical collaboration, the revitalization of the Tanzania–Zambia Railway to spur regional economic growth, stronger inter-party engagement, enhanced people-to-people exchanges, and sustained economic development that benefits both nations.
The Tanzanian leader also praised the major global initiatives put forward by President Xi, noting that Tanzania stands ready to strengthen multilateral coordination with China in pursuit of a more balanced and equitable global governance system.
Conveying President Xi’s warm greetings, Wang described China and Tanzania as close partners whose friendship has withstood international changes. He said Beijing attaches great importance to relations with Tanzania and is committed to translating the consensus reached by both heads of state into tangible outcomes.
According to Wang, China is prepared to deepen cooperation with Tanzania in areas such as governance experience sharing, development-oriented projects and cultural and people-to-people exchanges, while advancing the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries.
He reaffirmed China’s support for Tanzania’s sovereignty, independence and chosen development path, and welcomed Tanzania’s continued adherence to the one-China principle. Wang also underscored the importance of high-quality cooperation, particularly the modernization of the Tanzania–Zambia Railway, which he described as a key driver of regional connectivity and growth.
China, Wang added, supports Tanzania’s active role in regional and international affairs and is ready to work with Tanzania and other developing countries to promote peace, stability and sustainable global development.
