Tanzania is an active and prominent member state of theNon-Aligned Movement since the days of independence ofTanganyika in 1961.[1] In early days of the movementPresidentJulius Nyerere was recognized as one of the leading figures in the movement and amongThird World leaders in general.[2][3] His government promoted close adherence to non-alignment principles in whichGlobal North and Global South division was more important thanCold WarEast–West dichotomy, supported African cooperation, engaged in a strong criticism of superpower intrusion in African affairs and supported the establishment of theNew International Economic Order.[4][2]
While Tanganyika was still not independent at the time of the1st Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement Nyerere made a symbolic trip to the host city ofBelgrade, capital ofSFR Yugoslavia that same year which reaffirmed Tanganyikan intention to pursue future non-aligned policy.[2] Tanzania played a particularly active role in the movement on regional and international issues during the Cold War period.[5] At that time country was elected member of the NAM Coordinating Bureau at theUnited Nations playing important role in movement's coordinated efforts in that body and was elected as well as the Chair of the Drafting Committee ahead of the1972 Non-Aligned Foreign Ministers Conference and5th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in 1976.[2]
In 1970 Tanzania hostedPreparatory Meeting of the Non-Alignment Countries inDar es Salaam ahead of the3rd Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement inLusaka,Zambia.[6] Country's active participation in the work of the NAM significantly decreased from 1990s onwards.[2]
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