THE President H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan presented a Special Message addressed to Chinese President Xi Jinping through H.E. Liu Haixing following high-level discussions at the State House in Dar es Salaam, reaffirming the strong diplomatic partnership between Tanzania and China.
Former President Jakaya Kikwete has been appointed as the African Union’s High-Level Representative for the Horn of Africa and Red Sea, signaling renewed diplomatic efforts in a strategically critical region.
President Samia concluded her working visit to Ethiopia by meeting Tanzania’s Ambassador and Embassy staff following her participation in the AU Summit 2026.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan participated in the Italy–Africa Summit in Addis Ababa, where leaders explored enhanced cooperation in economic, energy and security sectors.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the AU Summit, reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to deepening cooperation in key strategic sectors for mutual development.
The 39th AU Summit has commenced in Addis Ababa with African leaders urging stronger unity, financial self-reliance and decisive action on water security, peace and institutional reform, while electing Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye as AU Chairperson for 2026.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan arrived in Addis Ababa to take part in the 2026 CAHOSCC meeting, where African leaders convened to accelerate climate action and strengthen Africa’s unified stance in global climate policy negotiations.
Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable management of Nile River resources, with Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo urging strengthened cooperation, inclusive dialogue and institutional reforms among Nile Basin member states at the AU Summit in Ethiopia.
Tanzania has commended Ghana, Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone for successfully completing their voluntary governance reviews under the African Union’s APRM framework, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening accountability and sustainable development across Africa.
