Tanzania has called on the international community to strengthen the use of diplomacy, dialogue and cooperation in resolving conflicts around the world, warning that rising political tensions, wars and external interference in sovereign states are undermining global peace and security.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, said the world is currently facing growing instability driven by competition among major powers, armed conflicts and the increasing involvement of armed groups in political disputes.
He said these challenges are making international relations less predictable and weakening trust between nations.
Ambassador Kombo made the remarks in Dodoma on May 26, 2027, when he presented the budget speech of his ministry in Parliament.
He said many conflicts today are linked to border disputes and interference in the internal affairs of countries, which continue to fuel tensions in different regions of the world.
He said Africa remains among the most affected regions, citing ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Madagascar and the Sahel region.
He noted that these crises have led to loss of lives, displacement of people and slowed economic development.
In Asia, the Minister pointed to rising tensions between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir region, which intensified following a reported terrorist attack in April 2025.
He said such incidents continue to strain relations between the two countries and pose risks to regional peace.
In Europe and the Americas, he said the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to disrupt global economic stability, especially in energy supplies, trade routes and food systems.
He also noted that in the Middle East, tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, as well as ongoing conflicts in Palestine, Yemen and Syria, remain major concerns despite international mediation efforts.
Ambassador Kombo said these conflicts do not only affect the countries involved but also have global consequences, including rising prices of essential goods, disruptions in international trade and increased humanitarian needs.
He stressed that Tanzania believes diplomacy remains the most effective and sustainable way of resolving disputes.
He said the government continues to support dialogue, negotiation and peaceful engagement as key tools for preventing and ending conflicts.
Tanzania also reaffirmed its commitment to respect for national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, while calling for a fair and inclusive international system that gives all nations equal voice in global decision-making.
The Minister further urged the international community to invest more in preventive diplomacy, early warning systems and mediation efforts to stop conflicts before they escalate into full-scale wars.
Tanzania said lasting global peace can only be achieved if countries prioritize dialogue over confrontation and cooperation over division.
