Foreign Ministry Communique on Resumption of Diplomatic Relations with Tanzania

Tanzania was among the first nations to establish diplomatic ties with Israel after it won its independence in 1963. But it was also among the many African nations that broke off diplomatic ties with Israel during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Relations continued at an informal level. In view of the achievements of the peace process, and the resumption of ties between Israel and most African nations, Tanzania saw no point in not normalizing these ties.

On Friday, 24.2.95, Israel and Tanzania resumed diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level. This is being done in an effort to develop and strengthen friendly relations and cooperation on the basis of the universal principles of international law. The practical aspects of the resumption of relations will be agreed to in further diplomatic discussions.