Denmark–Tanzania relations

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Danish-Tanzanian relations
Map indicating locations of Denmark and Tanzania

Denmark

Tanzania

Denmark–Tanzania relations refers to the

honorary consulate in Denmark.[3]

History

Tanzania was the first African country with which Denmark initiated diplomatic relations, in 1963. This was shortly after the Tanzanian mainland, called Tangayika, became independent.

Throughout the years of cooperation, the main objective of the Denmark has been to contribute to Tanzania’s struggle against its massive poverty: the country is today one of the most stable and peaceful democracies in Africa and it is one of the world’s 20 fastest growing economies.[4]

Right after the start of the diplomatic relations, Denmark and Tangayika (together with the governments of Sweden, Finland and Norway) initiated the Nordic-Tangayika project (later KEC) in Kibaha. In 1970, the Government of Denmark handed over the project to Julius Nyerere, President of Tanzania.[citation needed]

The Kibaha Project marks a recognition by the Nordic peoples of the unity of man. It shows a practical recognition that the wealthier nations of the world have a responsibility to contribute to the development of the poorer nations on terms which recognize human equality and human dignity.

Assistance to Tanzania

Danish assistance in Tanzania amounted 500 million DKK in 2010.

Refugees.[5] Denmark also supports Burundian and Congolese refugees in Tanzania.[5]

High-level visits

On 5 February 1991, Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere visited the Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke in Denmark.[6] Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen visited Tanzania in 2005.[7] Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete visited Denmark in 2007,[8] and again on 5 May 2009.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ Government of Denmark. "Danish embassy in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania". Archived from the original on 7 March 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  2. ^ Government of Tanzania. "Tanzanian embassy in Stockholm, Sweden". Archived from the original on 14 May 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  3. ^ Government of Denmark. "Tanzanian consulate in Copenhagen, Denmark". Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  4. ^ "Denmark and Tanzania". UM-ENEN. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  5. ^
    ISBN 978-87-7667-708-4. Archived from the original
    (PDF) on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  6. ^ "Julius Nyerere: I tror, at flerpartisystemet er givet af Gud". Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke. Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke. 5 February 1991. Archived from the original on 18 December 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
  7. ^ "Stormende velkomst til Anders Fogh i Tanzania". B.T. (tabloid). 10 October 2005. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
  8. ^ "Presidents Speech at Copenhagen University, Denmark 1 March 2007". Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  9. ^ "President Kikwetes Visit to Denmark 2009". 14 May 2009. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2011.

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