France–Tanzania relations
# France–Tanzania relations

France–Tanzania relations are bilateral relations between France and Tanzania.

## Trade

In 2020, the total bilateral trade between France and Tanzania was approximately 136 million euros. Most of the French exports are based on 4 major sectors: mechanical equipment, electrical, electronic and IT equipment; while imports from Tanzania are mainly forestry, fish and agro products. In January 2020 the French-Tanzanian Chamber of Commerce was created with the top five major French companies operating in Tanzania: AGS Group, Bolloré, ENGIE PowerCorner, Maurel & Prom, TotalEnergies. Total Energies is the largest shareholder in the multi-billion dollar East African Crude Oil Pipeline project.

### Tourism

France is an important tourist market for tourism to Tanzania. In 2022, over 100,000 French citizens visited Tanzania, with a major focus on Zanzibar. Air France operates flights from Paris to Zanzibar and from June 2023, will operate direct flights from Paris to two cities in Tanzania.

### High level state visits

* January 2013, Jakaya Kikwete visits France to meet François Hollande on a state visit.
* February 2022, Samia Suluhu Hassan visits France to meet Emmanuel Macron on a state visit.

## Resident diplomatic missions

* France has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
* Tanzania has an embassy in Paris.
* Embassy of France in Dar es Salaam
* Embassy of Tanzania in Paris
