Tanzania and Russia have agreed to increase cooperation in trade and investment, with trade turnover growing 72% between 2020-2025. Discussions also covered strengthening ties in science, technology, education, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, mining, and tourism.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is on a three-day state visit to Russia, meeting President Vladimir Putin and seeking trade, tourism, and minerals deals. This visit, the first by a Tanzanian leader since 1969, aims to bolster relations and counter Western sanctions and influence.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan described her visit to Russia as historic, noting it's been over 50 years since a Tanzanian leader last visited. She met with Vladimir Putin to discuss cooperation and thanked Russia for its past support in Africa's liberation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will continue with working meetings after concluding talks with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Moscow. The day includes an official state meeting, closed-door discussions, and a state banquet.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan arrived in Moscow for a state visit, which includes talks with Vladimir Putin and participation in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum until June 5.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan will visit Russia from June 3-5 to sign agreements on higher education, science, ICT, and investments. She will meet with Vladimir Putin and address the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, highlighting Tanzania's economic transformation programs and seeking to boost bilateral trade, currently at $307.5 million annually. This marks the first presidential visit to Russia in over 55 years.
