France–Tanzania relations are bilateral relations between France and Tanzania.
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Trade
editIn 2020, the total bilateral trade between France and Tanzania was approximately 136 million euros. Most of the French exports are based on 4 major sectors: mechanical equipment, electrical, electronic and IT equipment; while imports from Tanzania are mainly forestry, fish and agro products.[1] In January 2020 the French-Tanzanian Chamber of Commerce was created with the top five major French companies operating in Tanzania: AGS Group, Bolloré, ENGIE PowerCorner, Maurel & Prom, TotalEnergies.[2] Total Energies is the largest shareholder in the multi-billion dollar East African Crude Oil Pipeline project.[3]
Tourism
editFrance is an important tourist market for tourism to Tanzania. In 2022, over 100,000 French citizens visited Tanzania, with a major focus on Zanzibar.[4] Air France operates flights from Paris to Zanzibar and from June 2023, will operate direct flights from Paris to two cities in Tanzania.[5][6]
High level state visits
edit- January 2013, Jakaya Kikwete visits France to meet François Hollande on a state visit.[7]
- February 2022, Samia Suluhu Hassan visits France to meet Emmanuel Macron on a state visit.[8]
Resident diplomatic missions
edit- France has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.[9]
- Tanzania has an embassy in Paris.[10]
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Embassy of France in Dar es Salaam -
Embassy of Tanzania in Paris
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "France, Tanzania for a quantum leap in economic, trade, and bilateral relations". The Citizen. 2021-07-14. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "French-Tanzanian Chamber of Commerce to pave the way for deeper bilateral economic relations". The Citizen. 2021-07-14. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "10 Misconceptions about the Tilenga & EACOP Projects". TotalEnergies.com. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "French tourists outnumber Italians in Zanzibar's February arrivals". The Citizen. 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "Air France to launch direct flights from Paris to Dar es Salaam". The Citizen. 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "Dar Es Salaam To Join Air France's Network". Routes. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "FRANCE/TANZANIA : Jakaya Kikwete goes to Paris in strength - 04/01/2013 - The Indian Ocean Newsletter". Africa Intelligence. 2013-01-04. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "France's Macron hosts Tanzanian counterpart in Paris ahead of EU-AU summit". RFI. 2022-02-14. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "La France en Tanzanie". tz.ambafrance.org. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "About the Embassy | Embassy of Tanzania in Paris, France". www.fr.tzembassy.go.tz. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
External links
edit- (in French) Tanzania and France | La France et le Tanzanie
