Malaysia–Tanzania relations explained

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Mission1:Malaysian High Commission, Nairobi
Mission2:Tanzanian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur
Envoytitle1:High Commissioner
Envoytitle2:High Commissioner

Malaysia–Tanzania relations are foreign relations between Malaysia and Tanzania. Malaysia has a high commission in Dar es Salaam, and Tanzania has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur.[1] Both countries are member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

History and economic relations

Both countries were once part of the British Empire and today are working closer in the economic co-operation.[2] In 2013, during a visit of the Tanzanian government to Malaysia, the government were interested on the Malaysian Economic Transformation Programme and thus ready to develop their own ETP with help from Malaysia.[3] [4] Tanzanian government has stated that the implementation of Malaysia's model will be started soon.[5] While during the Malaysian Prime Minister reply visit, a total of 28 companies were brought to the country to increase more investments.[6] [7]

Tanzania also hired Malaysian firms for high technology identity card which would be funded by the Tanzanian government and bank loans.[8] Furthermore, a Malaysian chemicals company had worked together with Tanzanian firms to build a US$800 million chemical plant in Tanzania.[9] A 30-member team of Malaysian experts are also currently coaching 300 Tanzanian experts on how the country can move forward to achieve their 2025 Development Vision.[10] Tanzania are also working with Malaysia to develop their palm oil industry and improve their rail transport,[11] [12] and the country are ready to introduce an Islamic insurance services.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Kingdom of Thailand. 24 January 2014.
  2. Web site: Tanzania to work with Malaysian firms. The Star. 1 July 2013. 24 January 2014. T. Selva.
  3. Web site: Tanzanian ETP Blueprint ready with Malaysia's help. The Borneo Post. 1 July 2013. 24 January 2014.
  4. Web site: A helping hand for Tanzania. New Straits Times. 29 June 2013. 24 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140202225417/https://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/a-helping-hand-for-tanzania-1.309834. 2 February 2014. dead.
  5. Web site: Tanzania: Implementation of Malaysia model "set to start soon". Trade Mark SA. 12 April 2013. 24 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140201201133/http://www.trademarksa.org/news/tanzania-implementation-malaysia-model-set-start-soon. 1 February 2014. dead.
  6. Web site: Tanzania: Malaysian Prime Minister Brings 28 Companies to Dar es Salaam. AllAfrica.com. 30 June 2013. 24 January 2014.
  7. Web site: Malaysia PM Praises Dar Economic Transformation Programme Blueprint. Tanzania Reports. 24 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140201224603/http://tanzaniareports.com/?p=2658. 1 February 2014. dead.
  8. Web site: Tanzania hires Malaysia firm for Hi-tech ID project. Great Lakes Voice. 26 April 2011. 24 January 2014.
  9. Web site: Malaysia chemicals company and Tanzania firm to build US$800mn chemical plant in Tanzania. Voices of Tanzania. 7 April 2013. 24 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140201144126/http://voicesoftanzania.com/news-articles/malaysia-chemicals-company-and-tanzania-firm-build-us800mn-chemical-plant-tanzania. 1 February 2014. dead.
  10. Web site: Malaysia offers tips as Vision 2025 is faulted. Lucas Liganga. The Citizen. DulloneTanzania. 4 April 2013. 24 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140202235645/http://www.dullonet.com/?p=35093. 2 February 2014. dead.
  11. Web site: Tanzania and Uganda keen to link with Malaysia. African Echo. 24 January 2014.
  12. Web site: SMH Rail of Malaysia and Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority in Partnership to Rehabilitate Locomotives. Railway News. 8 October 2012. 24 January 2014.
  13. Web site: Tanzania: Plans Underway to Introduce Islamic Insurance Services. John Kulekana. AllAfrica.com. Malaysian Takaful Association. 16 July 2013. 24 January 2014.

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