Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan met with Salim Ahmed Salim, former Prime Minister of Tanzania and President of Tanzania-China Friendship Promotion Association, who attended the 3rd Forum on China-Africa Local Government Association.

Wang conveyed President Xi's cordial greetings to Tanzanian President John Magufuli. He said that China-Tanzania friendship, which was forged by older generations of leadership of both sides, has gone from strength to strength. He also appreciated Salim’s significant contributions to China-Tanzania friendship. Since an action speaks louder than a dozen of guiding principles, Wang said he expects China-Tanzania ties will continue to advance through concrete cooperation projects under the guidance of the leaders of both sides.

Salim also conveyed the Tanzanian president's greetings to President Xi, saying that China has sincerely helped Africa's development and is a true friend of Tanzania. He hoped that the two sides will conduct in-depth exchanges and cooperation at all levels, and continue to consolidate and develop the traditional friendship between Tanzania and China.