DAR ES SALAAM: THE Special High-Level Meeting marking the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) commences today in Belgrade, Serbia, with Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Mwinyi representing President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan. Dr Mwinyi landed at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport yesterday, where he was received by Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, … The post NAM summit commences today in Serbia appeared first on Daily News .
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Special High-Level Meeting marking the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) commences today in Belgrade, Serbia, with Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Mwinyi representing President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Dr Mwinyi landed at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport yesterday, where he was received by Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, Ms Andrijana Mesarović, alongside Tanzania’s Ambassador-designate to Serbia, Ambassador Mbarouk Nassor Mbarouk and other senior officials.
The two-day commemorative meeting, running until tomorrow at the Palace of Serbia, brings together heads of state, government representatives and delegations from NAM member countries to reflect on the Movement’s history, its contribution to international affairs and the continued relevance of its principles in today’s changing political, economic and security landscape.
Tanzania is expected to present its national statement during the meeting, reaffirming the country’s longstanding commitment to the ideals of independence, self-determination, equality, peace and international cooperation that have shaped the Movement since its inception.
The anniversary holds particular significance for Tanzania, whose founding President, the late Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, was among the influential leaders who helped shape NAM’s vision during its formative years.
Under his leadership, the country became a leading voice in support of African liberation, South-South cooperation and the principle that developing nations should pursue independent foreign policies free from alignment with rival global power blocs.
The first NAM Conference was held in Belgrade in 1961, bringing together newly independent countries seeking a stronger collective voice in international affairs during a period of deep Cold War divisions.
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Sixty-five years later, member states have returned to the Serbian capital to assess how those founding principles continue to respond to contemporary global challenges.
On the sidelines of the commemorations, Dr Mwinyi is expected to hold bilateral talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, during which, he will deliver a message from President Dr Samia.
The discussions are expected to focus on expanding cooperation in trade and investment, agriculture, tourism and the Blue Economy, while exploring other areas of mutual interest between the two countries.
Dr Mwinyi is also scheduled to meet Serbian investors as Tanzania seeks to broaden commercial partnerships and attract investment in line with its economic diplomacy agenda.
The visit also reflects the longstanding friendship between Tanzania and Serbia, whose ties trace back to relations with the former Yugoslavia during the early years of the Non-Aligned Movement.
That relationship, built on the principles of sovereignty, equality and mutual respect, continues to provide a foundation for closer economic and diplomatic cooperation.
Dr Mwinyi is accompanied by Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Ambassador Dr Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Tanzania’s Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mussa Haji Ali and other senior officials from the ministry responsible for multilateral cooperation, economic diplomacy and government communication.
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