DAR ES SALAAM, April 16 -- IN  a bold push to sharpen Tanzanias diplomatic edge, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation has unveiled plans to systematically harness the wealth of experience held by retired ambassadors, warning that failure to do so risks sidelining invaluable national expertise.

Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, made the remarks on April 15, 2026, while opening a high-level consultative meeting between ministry officials and retired envoys in Dar es Salaam.

“We have initiated a structured engagement with retired ambassadors to continuously draw from their knowledge and experience,” he said, stressing that their insights are critical in strengthening di...