At the invitation of President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania paid a state visit to the People’s Republic of China starting from 2 November 2022.
On 3 November, President Xi Jinping held talks with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The two heads of state had an in-depth exchange of views on China-Tanzania relations, China-Africa relations
and international
and regional issues of mutual interest,
and reached a series of important understandings. Premier of the State Council Li Keqiang
and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Li Zhanshu had separate meetings with President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
The two Presidents spoke highly of the traditional friendship between the People’s Republic of China
and the United Republic of Tanzania (hereinafter referred to as “the two sides”)
and noted with satisfaction the fruitful outcomes of China-Tanzania relations
and their friendly cooperation in the past 58 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations. To further develop the bilateral relations
and advance cooperation across the board, the two Presidents announced the elevation of the bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
I. The two sides agreed to further leverage the political guiding role of head-of-state diplomacy, maintain the momentum of high-level interactions
and dialogues, continue to deepen traditional friendship
and political mutual trust, strengthen strategic coordination, share experience on governance,
and enhance exchanges
and cooperation between their central
and local governments, legislatures
and political parties at all levels.
II. The Tanzanian side congratulated China on the successful convening of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), applauded China’s historic achievements
and transformation in its various endeavours under the leadership of the CPC,
and expressed support for China in building a great modern socialist country in all respects. The Chinese side commended the government of Tanzania for the important achievements in its endeavours of national development under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan
and wished the upcoming 12th National Congress of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi of Tanzania a full success.
III. The two sides pledged to continue supporting each other on issues involving sovereignty, territorial integrity
and other core interests
and major concerns. The Tanzanian side reaffirmed its firm commitment to the one-China principle, regards Taiwan as an inalienable part of China,
and opposes any actions or remarks that undermine China’s sovereignty
and territorial integrity. The Chinese side expressed firm support for Tanzania in exploring independently a development path suited to its national conditions.
IV. The two sides agreed to continue elevating their two-way trade
and further expand the trade volume. The Chinese side agreed to provide duty-free treatment of 98% tariff lines goods originating from Tanzania exported to China
and will actively explore the possibility of providing market access to more Tanzanian products.
V. The two sides will implement the Memorandum of Understanding Between the People’s Republic of China
and the United Republic of Tanzania on Jointly Promoting the Building of the Silk Road Economic Belt
and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road
and deepen high-quality Belt
and Road cooperation. The two sides are ready to actively advance the upgrade
and renovation of the TAZARA Railway. The two sides agreed to expand investment cooperation. The Chinese side will encourage more Chinese companies to invest in Tanzania
and participate in the development of railways, roads, ports, aviation, electricity
and information
and communications
and other infrastructure. The Tanzanian side will further improve its business environment
and provide facilitation for Chinese companies to operate in Tanzania. The Chinese side will facilitate Tanzania business people to trade smoothly with China.
VI. The two sides agreed to promote industrial complementarity
and production capacity cooperation, with a focus on expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in such areas as energy
and mineral development, processing
and manufacturing, green development
and digital economy,
and support Tanzania in moving faster towards industrialization
and modernization.
VII. The two sides spoke highly of their cooperation gains in such areas as culture, tourism, education, public health, pandemic response, sports, youth, think tanks
and media,
and agreed to further expand people-to-people
and cultural exchanges. The two sides will provide facilitation for holding tourism promotion activities in each other’s country
and agreed to hold a China-Tanzania Year of Tourism
and Culture at an appropriate time. The two sides will facilitate academic
and media exchanges. The Chinese side will provide more scholarship opportunities for Tanzanian students
and continue to send medical teams to the Tanzania mainland
and Zanzibar.
VIII. The two sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation on peace
and security
and collaborate in combating transnational crimes, capacity building, personnel training, equipment
and technologies
and other fields. The two sides agreed to step up protection of the safety
and lawful rights
and interests of each other’s citizens
and institutions within their territories.
IX. The two sides undertook to strengthen coordination
and cooperation in international affairs
and multilateral institutions, jointly uphold true multilateralism, safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core
and the international order underpinned by international law,
and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. The Tanzanian side expressed support for the Global Development Initiative put forth by the Chinese side
and will actively participate in relevant activities. The Chinese side expressed appreciation for Tanzania’s efforts to promote global
and regional peace
and development.
X. The two sides commended the important role of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in advancing the China-Africa comprehensive strategic
and cooperative partnership,
and agreed to enhance consultation
and coordination on FOCAC-related affairs
and jointly deliver on the wide-ranging practical cooperation under the Dakar Action Plan (2022-2024).
XI. The two sides agreed that President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s visit to China was a full success
and held great significance for advancing China-Tanzania relations
and promoting the building of a China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era. President Samia Suluhu Hassan expressed heartfelt appreciation to President Xi Jinping
and the Chinese government
and people for the warm
and generous hospitality accorded to her during her visit. Lastly, two sides agreed the importance of continuing to have state visits
and in that regard, President Samia Suluhu Hassan extended an invitation to President Xi Jinping to make another visit to Tanzania in 2024 as part of celebration of the 60th Anniversary of our diplomatic relations.
