MWE Correspondent
Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to international cooperation and South–South solidarity at the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), held in Kampala, Uganda, from October 15–16, 2025.
The country’s delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Cosato Chumi, represented Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Mohamoud Thabit Kombo during the high-level gathering.
The two-day summit brought together diplomats and foreign ministers from NAM’s 120 member states to discuss solutions to pressing political, economic, and social challenges facing developing nations. The meeting followed expert-level discussions held earlier in the week, from October 13–14, setting the stage for deeper ministerial deliberations.
In his address to the assembly, Chumi urged member states to remain united in their pursuit of equitable international systems. He called for stronger cooperation among developing countries to defend their shared interests in global platforms. “Tanzania is ready to work with all nations to protect our common goals and promote fairness in global decision-making,” he said.
The conference is expected to adopt key policy outcomes, including the Kampala Final Declaration and a Declaration on Palestine, which will articulate NAM’s collective stance on key global issues such as peace, sovereignty, and sustainable development.
Founded during the Cold War era, the Non-Aligned Movement emerged as a platform for newly independent nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to resist alignment with major power blocs. Today, NAM continues to play a vital role in promoting multilateralism, dialogue, and independence in global affairs.
The Kampala meeting was officially opened by Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who emphasized the importance of unity among developing nations. He urged NAM countries to focus on self-reliance, economic transformation, and peacebuilding as pathways to sustainable progress.
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This year’s summit comes at a time of heightened global tension and growing inequality, with developing countries calling for fairer representation in institutions such as the United Nations and international financial systems. The discussions also touched on climate change, food security, debt management, and digital transformation—issues that directly affect the Global South.
Tanzania’s active participation reflects its renewed diplomatic engagement and its historical role as one of the leading voices for African independence and cooperation. The presence of ten deputy ministers at the Kampala meeting underscores the country’s desire to strengthen partnerships and ensure its voice remains influential in shaping the movement’s agenda.
As the conference draws to a close, delegates are expected to endorse a roadmap for the next phase of NAM’s engagement, focusing on reforming multilateral institutions and empowering member states to address shared challenges more effectively.
For Tanzania and many other participants, the Kampala summit marks more than just another diplomatic gathering—it is a reminder that, despite shifting global dynamics, solidarity among developing nations remains a powerful force for change.
