Presidents Putin and Samia hold high-level talks as Russia-Tanzania ties grow (photo courtesy)
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the Kremlin, where the two leaders held talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding economic ties between their countries.
According to reports by Anadolu Agency, Putin highlighted the steady growth in trade relations, revealing that trade between Russia and Tanzania increased by between 20 and 25 per cent last year.
He described the growth as a positive indicator of the untapped potential in the relationship and called for broader cooperation in key sectors, including energy, geological exploration, transport and logistics, healthcare, and education.
Putin also welcomed President Hassan's decision to make Russia the destination of her first state visit since assuming office, describing the move as a sign of the strong and growing relationship between the two nations.
