Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the Kremlin during her state visit to Russia, with discussions focusing on bilateral cooperation, trade, investment and international affairs.
The meeting began in a restricted format before expanding to include both delegations. Officials discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation across sectors including energy, mining, transport, logistics, healthcare and education.
Key developments:
- Russia and Tanzania marked the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
- Putin said bilateral trade increased by approximately 20–25 per cent in the previous year.
- Both leaders highlighted cooperation on international and regional issues.
- Tanzania confirmed plans to participate in upcoming Russia–Africa engagement initiatives.
President Hassan described the visit as historically significant and said discussions would focus on bilateral relations and sustainable development. The visit also included participation in official ceremonies and meetings linked to wider Russia–Africa cooperation.
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