Dar es Salaam, April 27 -- DAR ES SALAAM: DIPLOMACY is the pillar of international relations, serving as a peaceful alternative to armed conflict, and in this regard, Tanzania has made significant diplomatic strides in the past 60 years.

The countrys diplomats and non-diplomats have been working tirelessly to build relationships, facilitate negotiations and represent the nations interests on the global stage.

Diplomacy often involves representatives of different groups discussing issues such as conflict, trade, the environment, technology, or maintaining national security.

Mr Innocent Shoo, a lecturer at the Dr Salim Ahmed Salim Centre for Foreign Relations (CRF), emphasised the significant role diplomatic colleges play in certifying a...