President Samia Suluhu Hassan began a three-day state visit to Russia, the first by a Tanzanian head of state in more than 50 years. She and President Vladimir Putin agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, energy, education, and transport. President Putin said Russian investors currently have 70 projects in Tanzania worth a combined $434.22 million, creating more than 3,000 jobs, according to thebizlens.co.tz. He also said trade turnover between Russia and Tanzania increased by between 20% and 25% in 2025 alone, according to europesays.com. President Putin identified energy, geological exploration, transport and logistics, healthcare and education as sectors with significant potential for expanded cooperation, according to allafrica.com. He said Russia has been monitoring Tanzania’s economic and governance reforms and views them positively, according to thebizlens.co.tz, and added that Russia would continue supporting initiatives that promote mutual economic growth and development, according to thebizlens.co.tz. President Putin said Russia would promote additional investment opportunities in Tanzania during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, according to thebizlens.co.tz. President Samia Suluhu Hassan will attend the SPIEF, including the plenary session, according to tass. The two leaders exchanged views on regional and international issues, according to allafrica.com, and reviewed preparations for the upcoming RussiaAfrica Summit, according to allafrica.com. Relations between Tanzania and Western nations have deteriorated in recent months.