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.
Malaysia |
Tanzania |
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Diplomatic mission | |
Malaysian High Commission, Nairobi | Tanzanian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur |
Envoy | |
High Commissioner | High Commissioner |
History and economic relations
editBoth 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
edit- ^ "High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Kingdom of Thailand. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ T. Selva (1 July 2013). "Tanzania to work with Malaysian firms". The Star. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ "Tanzanian ETP Blueprint ready with Malaysia's help". The Borneo Post. 1 July 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ "A helping hand for Tanzania". New Straits Times. 29 June 2013. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Tanzania: Malaysian Prime Minister Brings 28 Companies to Dar es Salaam". AllAfrica.com. 30 June 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ "Malaysia PM Praises Dar Economic Transformation Programme Blueprint". Tanzania Reports. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ "Tanzania hires Malaysia firm for Hi-tech ID project". Great Lakes Voice. 26 April 2011. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Tanzania and Uganda keen to link with Malaysia". African Echo. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ "SMH Rail of Malaysia and Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority in Partnership to Rehabilitate Locomotives". Railway News. 8 October 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ John Kulekana (16 July 2013). "Tanzania: Plans Underway to Introduce Islamic Insurance Services". AllAfrica.com. Malaysian Takaful Association. Retrieved 24 January 2014.