By Muhammad Sohail
On Friday, January 17, 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský received Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo at the Černín Palace. They discussed bilateral relations and cooperation, as well as security in Europe and Africa.
During the visit, the ministers confirmed good Czech-Tanzanian relations, both countries share democratic values and an emphasis on respecting the international legal order. ” Czech tourists are very fond of Tanzania. Czechs are even among the top ten in Zanzibar’s visitor numbers. Both the Czech Republic and Tanzania have established honorary consulates. I also consider it important that we have intensive contacts with Tanzania at the parliamentary level. I also see Tanzania as an important security player in the region, ” said Minister Jan Lipavský after the meeting.
In the discussion, the ministers specifically focused on the current dynamic development of cooperation in various areas. ” Czech companies in Tanzania are already operating in areas such as the modernization and electrification of railways or in the aviation industry. This also includes the transfer of technology, know-how and education. But we are interested in doing even more, and in more sectors. We discussed the possibilities of closer cooperation in the areas of healthcare, research and environmental protection, ” added the head of Czech diplomacy.
The ministers also discussed the possibilities of future multilateral cooperation and mutual support in the exchange of candidacies to international organizations, including the Czech Republic’s candidacy to the UN Security Council for the period 2032-2033. Last but not least, the meeting also included an exchange of views on the current security situation in Europe and Africa.
