Tanzania's first president, Julius Nyerere also was one of the founding members of the Non-Aligned Movement, and, during the Cold War era, Tanzania played an important role in regional and international organisations, such as the Non-Aligned Movement, the front-line states, the G-77, and the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) (now the African Union). One of Africa's best-known elder statesmen, Nyerere was personally active in many of these organisations, and served chairman of the OAU (1984–85) and chairman of six front-line states concerned with eliminating apartheid in Southern Africa. Nyerere was also involved with peace negotiations in Burundi until his death. Nyerere's death, on 14 October 1999, is still commemorated annually.

Tanzania, officially known as the United Republic of Tanzania, enjoys good relations with its neighbours in the region and in recent years has been an active participant in efforts to promote the peaceful resolution of disputes. Tanzania is helping to broker peace talks to end conflict in Burundi and supports the Lusaka agreement concerning the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In March 1996, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya revived discussion of economic and regional cooperation. These talks culminated with the signing of an East African Cooperation Treaty in September 1999, which should in time lead to economic integration through the development of the East African Community. Tanzania is the only country in East Africa which also is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

Historically, Tanzania has played an active role in hosting refugees from neighbouring countries including Mozambique, DR Congo, Burundi, and Rwanda. This normally has been done in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

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Bilateral relations Africa Country Formal Relations BeganNotes1963See Burundi–Tanzania relations Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1963 when has been appointed first Ambassador of Burundi to Tanzania Mr Joseph Mahenehene.13 December 1983See Kenya–Tanzania relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 December 198316 May 1985See Malawi–Tanzania relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 May 198525 June 1975See Mozambique–Tanzania relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 June 19757 January 1965See Rwanda–Tanzania relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 January 1965 when accredited first Ambassador of Rwanda to Tanzania (resident in Kampala) Mr. Musabyimana Malachie13 December 1983See Tanzania–Uganda relations

Americas Country Formal Relations BeganNotes5 January 1970See Brazil–Tanzania relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 January 197019 February 1973 See Mexico–Tanzania relations Both countries established diplomatic elations on 19 February 19739 December 1961 See Tanzania–United States relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 December 1961

The U.S. Government provides assistance to Tanzania to support programs in the areas of health, environment, democracy, and development of the private sector. The U.S. Agency for International Development's program in Tanzania averages about $20 million per year. The Peace Corps program, revitalised in 1979, provides assistance in education through the provision of teachers. Peace Corps also is assisting in health and environment sectors. Currently, about 147 volunteers are serving in Tanzania. First Lady Laura Bush visited Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar in mid-July 2005.

Tanzania has an embassy in Washington, D.C. United States has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.

Asia Country Formal Relations BeganNotes9 December 1961See China–Tanzania relations

China established diplomatic relations with Tanganyika and Zanzibar on 9 December 1961 and 11 December 1963 respectively. When Tanganyika and Zanzibar were united and became Tanzania on 26 April 1964, it is natural for China to extend its diplomatic ties with it. Tanzania has had good relations with the People's Republic of China over the past 30 years, recently receiving the Chinese president (February 2009). This relationship is linked with bi-lateral co-operation including the TAZARA Railway project on the Tanzanian mainland. China has an embassy in Dar es Salaam and a consulate-general in Zanzibar. Tanzania has an embassy in Beijing.9 December 1961 See India–Tanzania relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 December 1961

India has a High Commission in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania maintains a High Commission in New Delhi.20 December 1961Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 December 1961. Tanzania broke off diplomatic relations with Israel 19 October 1973. Diplomatic relations were re-establish on 24 February 1995. Israel is accredited to Tanzania from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. Tanzania has an embassy in Tel Aviv. See Malaysia–Tanzania relations

Malaysia is accredited to Tanzania from its high commission in Nairobi, Kenya. Tanzania has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur.1973Tanzania officially recognised Palestine as a sovereign state on 24 November 1988. In October 2011, Tanzanian Foreign Minister Bernard Membe affirmed that his country would give everything required to support Palestine in gaining membership within the United Nations and any other international organisation.11 April 1984See Saudi Arabia–Tanzania relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 April 198430 April 1992See South Korea–Tanzania relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 April 1992

High-level Exchanges 1994 May Special Envoy of the President Han Wan-sang 1994 October Special Envoy of the President Hong Soon-young 1999 April Minister for Trade Han Duck-soo 2005 January Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ban Ki-moon 2005 December Special Envoy oh the President Kwon Jin-ho 2006 May Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ban Ki-moon 2009 March Chairman of Korea Foundation Lim Sung-jun 2009 August Chairman of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Ahn Byung-wook 2010 May Deputy Prime Minister Park Young-joon. South Korea has an embassy in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has an embassy in Seoul. 5 July 1963See Tanzania–Turkey relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 July 1963 when accredited first Ambassador of Turkey to Tanganyika (resident in Addis Ababa) Mr. Mehmed Osman Dostel. Tanzania has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Dar es Salaam. Trade volume between the two countries was 151 million USD in 2015. There are direct flights from Istanbul to Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro since 2010.See Tanzania–United Arab Emirates relations

Tanzania has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai. United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.

Europe Country Formal Relations BeganNotes8 December 1964See Denmark–Tanzania relations9 December 1961See Germany–Tanzania relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 December 1961 Germany has an embassy in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has an embassy in Berlin. 15 January 1962See Poland–Tanzania relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 January 1962

Poland has an embassy in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany.11 December 1961See Russia–Tanzania relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 December 1961 Russia has an embassy in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has an embassy in Moscow.22 April 1964 See Tanzania–United Kingdom relations

Tanzania established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 22 April 1964. Tanzania maintains a high commission in London. The United Kingdom is accredited to Tanzania through its high commission in Dar es Salaam.

The UK governed Tanganyika from 1916 to 1961, when Tanganyika achieved full independence; the UK governed Zanzibar from 1890 to 1963, when Zanzibar achieved full independence. Both countries unified on 26 April 1964 to become Tanzania.

Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have a Development Partnership, and a High Level Prosperity Partnership.

International trips made by presidents of Tanzania

Jakaya Kikwete

John Magufuli

John Magufuli made a 10 International trips to 8 countries during his presidency. Magufuli famously was the first Tanzania president to not travel outside of Africa. The president cracked down on large foreign delegations and usually sent his Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan to represent him. The president served six years and made the least international official visits than any of his predecessors.

All his visits were bilateral except he attended one African Union Heads of State Summit in Ethiopia and another East African Community heads of state summit in Uganda.

Samia Suluhu

Samia Suluhu made her first international trip in April 2021 since she began her presidency on 19 March 2021. Once president she aimed to regain the country's former position in the international community and began to embark on foreign trips.

See also List of diplomatic missions in Tanzania List of diplomatic missions of Tanzania Tanzania and the Non-Aligned Movement

References

Sources CIA World Factbook 2000.