The Government of the Tanzania has launched its revised National Foreign Policy, reinforcing the country's commitment to deeper South-South cooperation, especially with China and India. The policy reflects Tanzania's focus on economic diplomacy, cultural exchange, digital cooperation, and sustainable development.

Rooted in the Pan-African vision of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, the updated policy aligns with Tanzania’s historical commitment to unity, liberation, and non-alignment. It supports the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), regional peace, and sustainable development while addressing modern challenges like trade disruptions, climate change, and digital transformation. President Samia emphasized the policy’s participatory development, noting its response to global shifts, including the scramble for strategic minerals.

“This policy reflects who we are—firm in our values and committed to partnerships that advance peace and prosperity,” Samia said. The framework prioritizes economic diplomacy, diaspora engagement, and the promotion of Kiswahili as a tool for regional integration. A Special Status for Tanzanians abroad will enable non-citizen diasporans to own land, register businesses, and invest in Tanzania.

Dr. Mwinyi hailed the policy as a catalyst for unlocking Tanzania’s social, economic, and political potential, urging more countries to establish consulates in Zanzibar. Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo outlined the policy’s ten pillars: Economic Diplomacy, Peace and Security, Treaty Ratification, Regional and Global Engagement, Kiswahili Promotion, Resource Mobilization, Blue Economy, Diaspora Engagement, Human Rights, and Climate Leadership.

President Samia’s regional diplomacy has been robust since 2021, with key visits to Uganda, Kenya, and others, culminating in agreements like the $10 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline. Her leadership earned Tanzania recognition at the SADC Summit, the Africa Road Builders–Babacar Ndiaye Trophy, and a role in the G7’s Lobito Corridor Project. In 2024, she unveiled a Nyerere statue at the AU Headquarters, symbolizing Tanzania’s Pan-African legacy. The recent election of Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi as WHO African Region Director underscores Tanzania’s growing influence.

The policy positions Tanzania to deepen ties with the African Union, SADC, and East African Community while advancing climate resilience and innovation. As Samia noted, it ensures Tanzania’s envoys are equipped to promote national interests globally, setting the stage for leadership in sustainable development and regional integration.