TANZANIA MARKS TÜRKİYE'S 103RD REPUBLIC DAY, PLEDGES DEEPER COOPERATION
Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic and trade relations with Türkiye during celebrations marking the country's 103rd Republic Day in Dar es Salaam. Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Ngwaru Jumanne Maghembe conveyed President Samia Suluhu Hassan's congratulations and highlighted opportunities for expanded cooperation in investment, infrastructure, education, healthcare and tourism.
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, October 26, 2026 — Tanzania's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Dr. Ngwaru Jumanne Maghembe (MP), attended celebrations marking the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye, held in Dar es Salaam on October 26, 2026, reaffirming Tanzania's commitment to further strengthening diplomatic, economic and trade relations between the two countries.
Speaking at the commemorative event, Dr. Maghembe conveyed warm congratulations and best wishes from the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Government and the people of Tanzania to the President of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Government and the people of Türkiye, on the occasion of the country's Republic Day, officially celebrated annually on October 29.
Dr. Maghembe stated that President Samia joined the people of Türkiye in commemorating the establishment of their modern republic, a historic milestone symbolising the nation's sovereignty, resilience, national unity and enduring commitment to peace, stability and prosperity.
"President Dr. Samia joins the people of Türkiye in celebrating the founding of their modern republic, a significant historic milestone that reflects the country's sovereignty, resilience, national unity and continued commitment to advancing peace, stability and prosperity," Dr. Maghembe stated.
He noted that the celebrations provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on the longstanding and cordial relations between Tanzania and Türkiye, which have continued to develop through sustained diplomatic engagement, political consultations and cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The Deputy Minister reaffirmed Tanzania's determination to deepen bilateral relations and broaden the scope of strategic cooperation for the mutual benefit of the two countries and their peoples.
He highlighted the shared commitment of Tanzania and Türkiye to strengthening cooperation in key sectors, including economic development, trade and investment, education, healthcare, infrastructure development and tourism, as well as promoting closer people-to-people relations.
Dr. Maghembe further emphasised that Tanzania highly values its partnership with Türkiye and remains committed to identifying new opportunities for cooperation that will contribute to sustainable socioeconomic development while reinforcing the principles of friendship, mutual respect and shared prosperity.
The commemoration of the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye provided an opportunity to reaffirm the friendly relations between Tanzania and Türkiye and underscore the importance of sustained diplomatic and economic cooperation in advancing the shared development aspirations of both nations.