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Tanzania plans to sign education, investment agreements with Russia Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan intends to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where she will address the plenary session

Samia Suluhu & Putin Push Tanzania-Russia Trade to New Heights Tanzania and Russia have entered a new phase of economic cooperation after President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Vladimir Putin held high-level bilateral talks at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow, signaling stronger trade relations and expanded investment opportunities between the two nations. The meeting, held on June 3, 2026, marked a historic milestone in Tanzania-Russia relations. It was the first state visit to Russia by a Tanzanian head of state in more than five decades. As global economic alliances continue to evolve, both leaders used the occasion to reaffirm their commitment to deeper political, economic, and strategic cooperation. President Putin highlighted the growing strength of bilateral trade, noting that trade turnover between Russia and Tanzania increased by between 20% and 25% in 2025 alone. He emphasized that both countries possess significant untapped potential and can accelerate trade even further in the coming years. According to Putin, expanding market access and increasing commercial exchanges will create new opportunities for businesses on both sides. He stressed that Russia remains interest…

Tanzania, Russia sign key agreements - Daily News ARUSHA: TANZANIA and Russia have signed cooperation agreements covering 12 key sectors, including language, health, agriculture, energy, tourism, education, science and technology, transport and logistics. The development was revealed yesterday in Arusha by Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment , Prof Kitila Mkumbo, during the third meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Russia-Tanzania Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation. Prof Kitila said the two countries had agreed to work on at least 22 legal agreements under the areas of cooperation, with several already signed, including agreements on language cooperation. Under the arrangement, Swahili will be taught in universities and educational institutions in Russia, while the Russian language will be taught in educational institutions in Tanzania. “This is one of the important cultural areas of cooperation between our two countries and it was fortunate that the Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda, witnessed the signing of the agreement,” said Prof Kitila. He said Tanzania, through the Muhimbili University of Health…

Tanzania and Russia Expand Investment Cooperation as Air Tanzania ... Read More Economy Tanzania and Singapore Sign Double Tax and Other Agreements, TISEZA Hosts Business Forum to Strengthen Trade and Investment Tanzania and Singapore signed five agreements and memoranda of understanding during President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s state visit to Tanzania, covering taxation, trade facilitation, public service capacity building and diplomatic cooperation. The two countries also reaffirmed plans to deepen collaboration in investment, digital transformation, logistics, financial services and industrial development as bilateral trade reached USD 74 million and Singaporean investments in Tanzania exceeded USD 535 million.

Samia Suluhu & Putin Push Tanzania-Russia Trade to New Heights ... Tanzania and Russia have entered a new phase of economic cooperation after President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Vladimir Putin held high-level bilateral talks at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow, signaling stronger trade relations and expanded investment opportunities between the two nations. The meeting, held on June 3, 2026, marked a historic milestone in Tanzania-Russia relations. It was the first state visit to Russia by a Tanzanian head of state in more than five decades. As global economic alliances continue to evolve, both leaders used the occasion to reaffirm their commitment to deeper political, economic, and strategic cooperation. President Putin highlighted the growing strength of bilateral trade, noting that trade turnover between Russia and Tanzania increased by between 20% and 25% in 2025 alone. He emphasized that both countries possess significant untapped potential and can accelerate trade even further in the coming years. According to Putin, expanding market access and increasing commercial exchanges will create new opportunities for businesses on both sides. He stressed that Russia remains inte…

Samia, Putin deepen strategic partnership in historic Moscow talks Moscow. Russia has pledged to expand economic opportunities for Tanzania and deepen bilateral cooperation as President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held high-level talks in the Kremlin aimed at strengthening trade, investment and strategic relations between the two countries. President Putin said Russia would continue supporting initiatives that promote mutual economic growth and development. He noted that Russian investors currently have 70 projects in Tanzania worth a combined $434.22 million, creating more than 3,000 jobs. He added that additional investment opportunities in Tanzania would be promoted during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, scheduled to begin later this week. President Putin said Russia had been closely following Tanzania’s ongoing economic and governance reforms and was encouraged by the country’s development trajectory. “Our discussions have been productive and beneficial for both nations,” he said, reaffirming Moscow’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Tanzania across a range of sectors. The talks marked a significant milestone in relations be…

Tanzania intends to continue mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia — president The countries will celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in December, Samia Suluhu Hassan noted

Eight agreements signed during President Samia's visit to Russia Dar es Salaam . Tanzania and Russia have entered a new phase of cooperation following the signing of eight major agreements during President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s state visit that concluded over the weekend. The accords have been described as a foundation for expanded economic, social and technological relations between the two countries. Officials said the outcome was designed to strengthen collaboration across priority sectors, including agriculture, education, energy, mining, industry, tourism, transport, digital economy, trade and investment. The minister of State in the President’s Office (Investment and Planning) Prof Kitila Mkumbo, outlined the details of the arrangements. He said the agreements were structured to promote long-term development and broaden opportunities for both nations. In the first agreement, language cooperation was prioritised. The Baraza la Kiswahili la Taifa (BAKITA) and Russia’s MGIMO University agreed to expand the teaching of Kiswahili in Russia. Tanzania is also expected to introduce Russian language studies at the University of Dodoma. The second agreement focused on health cooperati…

Tanzania, Russia agree to increase efforts in trade, investment Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said the parties discussed "measures to strengthen cooperation in various strategic sectors"

Tanzania interested in increasing trade volumes with Russia — president The volume of trade has remained fairly stable in recent years, amounting to about $400 mln annually, Samia Suluhu Hassan said