By Business Insider Reporter
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (pictured) arrived in Dar es Salaam on Friday for a two-day working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding economic cooperation between the two countries, the Foreign Affairs ministry said in a post on its X account.
The visit, part of Mr. Yi’s wider African tour that includes stops in Ethiopia and Lesotho, after skiping his stop in Somalia, underscores Beijing’s continued diplomatic focus on Africa amid shifting global geopolitics.
During his visit to Tanzania, Mr. Yi is expected to engage government leaders on boosting trade, investment, and strategic infrastructure partnerships between the two countries.
China and Tanzania have maintained robust diplomatic and economic relations since the early years of Tanzania’s independence.
China was one of the earliest supporters of Tanzania’s development agenda, providing political backing during the liberation era and later investing in major national projects.
During his stay in the country, Mr. Yi is expected to hold high-level talks with senior government leaders focused on deepening bilateral cooperation and aligning development priorities.
The discussions are likely to include a review of ongoing Chinese investments in critical infrastructure and energy projects, which continue to play a central role in Tanzania’s industrialisation and connectivity agenda.
Beyond existing commitments, the visit is also expected to open pathways for cooperation in emerging sectors such as green industries, the digital economy, and sustainable development, reflecting both countries’ shared interest in future-oriented growth.
In parallel, Mr. Yi’s engagements are set to reinforce multilateral coordination with Tanzania on regional and global issues, underscoring Dar es Salaam’s strategic role in China’s broader engagement with Africa.
His visit follows a meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday, where he called for greater cooperation with Africa’s fastest-growing economy, particularly in infrastructure and the digital space.
He is also expected to travel to Lesotho during the trip, which is due to conclude on January 12. The Tanzania leg of Yi’s tour reflects China’s long-term engagement with the continent and underscores the importance both countries place on deepening economic and diplomatic ties for mutual growth and regional stability.
