President Samia Suluhu Hassan is on a three-day visit to Russia, traveling with a business delegation. Relations with Western nations have cratered in recent months amid criticism of Tanzania's handling of dissent.

The forum is intended to help expand trade between Tanzania and Russia, which currently stands at $307.5 million annually.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan intends to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where she will address the plenary session