Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu lands in Moscow for high‑level talks

Africa, Politics

MOSCOW, Russia (NPA) — President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has arrived in Moscow for a state visit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Suluhu announced her arrival in a statement issued on Tuesday, describing the trip as part of her administration’s efforts to advance Tanzania’s national interests and strengthen international partnerships.

“Thanks be to Almighty God for His grace and blessings in the ongoing work of serving our country and its people,” the Tanzanian leader said.

“I have arrived in Moscow, Russian Federation, where I have begun a state visit at the invitation of His Excellency President Vladimir Putin.”

Details of the President’s planned engagements were not immediately disclosed as of the time of filing this report.

The visit comes amid growing cooperation between Tanzania and Russia, whose diplomatic relations date back to December 1961, shortly after Tanzania gained independence.

Over the decades, the two countries have maintained diplomatic ties through their embassies in Dar es Salaam and Moscow, while cooperating in areas such as education, technical training, security, trade and energy.

In recent years, both countries have intensified efforts to deepen bilateral relations through high-level engagements and expanded economic cooperation.

Discussions between the two nations have increasingly focused on defence collaboration, trade expansion, energy development and proposals to conduct bilateral transactions in national currencies.

Analysts view the growing partnership as part of Russia’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in Africa, while Tanzania seeks to diversify its international partnerships and attract investment for national development.

The two countries also maintain cooperation in multilateral organisations, including the United Nations, where they continue to engage on issues of mutual interest and global development.