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The Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, held consultations with the Ambassador of Burundi, H.E. Leontine Nzeyimana, in Dodoma on 14 January 2026.
The two sides reaffirmed the importance of sustained, close cooperation between the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Burundi to further strengthen their long-standing fraternal relations, and to support the effective implementation of jointly agreed initiatives, including priority infrastructure projects aimed at advancing economic integration and delivering tangible benefits to their respective citizens.
Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, held talks with His Excellency Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, at State House in Dar es Salaam on 10 January 2026. During the meeting, Minister Wang Yi conveyed a Special Message from His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.
His Excellency Wang Yi, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, has arrived in Dar es Salaam for an official working visit of two (2) days, from 9 to 10 January 2026.
Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, His Excellency Wang Yi was received by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, His Excellency Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (MP), in the company of the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Dr. Ngwaru Maghembe, Hon. James Milya, the Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Dr. Samwel Shelukindo, and other senior Government officials.
The visit is intended to further strengthen and deepen the strategic partnership between the United Republic of Tanzania and the People’s Republic of China. It also aims at enhancing bilateral cooperation through the promotion of economic relations and the exploration of new opportunities for collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
During the visit, His Excellency Wang Yi is scheduled to hold official consultations with his counterpart, His Excellency Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, with a view to advancing diplomatic engagement and further consolidating strategic cooperation between the two countries. His Excellency Wang Yi will also pay a courtesy call on Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, at State House in Dar es Salaam, during which he will convey special greetings from His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.
The United Republic of Tanzania and the People’s Republic of China continue to enjoy long-standing cooperation in various areas, including trade, investment, and infrastructure development. In 2024, the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries reached approximately USD 5.2 billion. Furthermore, Chinese enterprises have continued to invest in Tanzania across key sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, services, transport, telecommunications, and tourism. In 2025, the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) registered 343 Chinese projects valued at USD 3.1 billion, which generated 82,404 employment opportunities.
Cooperation between the two countries also extends to the transport infrastructure sector, notably through the historic TAZARA Railway, which remains a significant symbol of friendship and partnership. The railway covers a total distance of 1,860 kilometres, of which 975 kilometres are located in Tanzania and 885 kilometres in Zambia, and continues to stand as an enduring legacy of solidarity and shared development.
This visit further underscores the enduring and historic relations between the United Republic of Tanzania and the People’s Republic of China, founded on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation for over six decades. The foundation of this partnership was laid by the late founding leaders of the two nations, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere and Chairman Mao Zedong, and continues to be strengthened by the leadership of both countries.
Issued in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania.
10 January 2026
Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania na Amiri Jeshi Mkuu, Mhe. Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan akiwa kwenye picha ya pamoja na Waziri wa Ulinzi na Jeshi la Kujenga Taifa Mhe. Dkt. Rhimo Simeon Nyansaho, Katibu Mkuu Kiongozi Mhe. Balozi Dkt. Moses Kusiluka, Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Ulinzi na Jeshi la Kujenga Taifa Dkt. Faraji Mnyepe, Mkuu wa Majeshi ya Ulinzi Tanzania Jenerali Jacob John Mkunda pamoja na Mkuu wa Jeshi la Kujenga Taifa (JKT) Meja Jenerali Rajabu Mabele, mara baada ya mazungumzo yaliyofanyika Ikulu ndogo ya Tunguu, Zanzibar, tarehe 06 Januari, 2026.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (MP)—accompanied by the Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Hon. Professor Palamagamba Kabudi (MP)—has delivered a special message from the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, to the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.R.H. Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
The message was officially received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El Khereiji.
In receiving the message, Deputy Minister El Khereiji reaffirmed the Kingdom’s recognition and appreciation of the longstanding and strong diplomatic, commercial, and cultural relations between Saudi Arabia and Tanzania.
He further emphasized Saudi Arabia’s commitment to continue working closely with the Government of Tanzania to deepen and expand this cooperation—particularly in key areas such as youth development, culture, trade, investment, tourism, education, employment, and other mutually agreed sectors.
He also expressed the Kingdom’s readiness to support Tanzania’s youth empowerment initiatives, as conveyed by Minister Kombo.
RAIS DKT. SAMIA AKIONGOZA WAOMBOLEZAJI KUAGA MWILI WA MBUNGE JENISTA MHAGAMA
Stability returns to Tanzania
