Malaysia–Tanzania relations

Malaysia–Tanzania relations

Malaysia	Tanzania
Diplomatic mission
Malaysian High Commission, Nairobi	Tanzanian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur
Envoy
High Commissioner	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]

References

1. "High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Kingdom of Thailand. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
2. T. Selva (1 July 2013). "Tanzania to work with Malaysian firms". The Star. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
3. "Tanzanian ETP Blueprint ready with Malaysia's help". The Borneo Post. 1 July 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
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5. "Tanzania: Implementation of Malaysia model "set to start soon"". Trade Mark SA. 12 April 2013. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
6. "Tanzania: Malaysian Prime Minister Brings 28 Companies to Dar es Salaam". AllAfrica.com. 30 June 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
7. "Malaysia PM Praises Dar Economic Transformation Programme Blueprint". Tanzania Reports. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
8. "Tanzania hires Malaysia firm for Hi-tech ID project". Great Lakes Voice. 26 April 2011. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
9. "Malaysia chemicals company and Tanzania firm to build US$800mn chemical plant in Tanzania". Voices of Tanzania. 7 April 2013. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
10. Lucas Liganga (4 April 2013). "Malaysia offers tips as Vision 2025 is faulted". The Citizen. DulloneTanzania. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
11. "Tanzania and Uganda keen to link with Malaysia". African Echo. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
12. "SMH Rail of Malaysia and Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority in Partnership to Rehabilitate Locomotives". Railway News. 8 October 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
13. John Kulekana (16 July 2013). "Tanzania: Plans Underway to Introduce Islamic Insurance Services". AllAfrica.com. Malaysian Takaful Association. Retrieved 24 January 2014.