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<p><br>President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Vladimir Putin discussed strengthening economic and political ties between Tanzania and Russia on Wednesday in Moscow.</p>
<p>The conversations, which involved a restricted‑attendance meeting and an expanded format, were held after an official welcoming ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace.</p>
<p>The talks covered multiple topics and included an exchange of views on international and regional matters. This year marks the 65th anniversary of Russia-Tanzania diplomatic relations.</p>
<p>Putin, in his remarks, described Hassan’s visit as “a very positive sign,” noting that she chose Russia for her first official trip since her inauguration for a second term in office.</p>
<p>The President commended his counterpart for consistently working to deepen bilateral links over the years, citing Hassan’s tenure as Minister and later as Vice President.</p>
<p>Putin said trade between both nations in 2025 grew by 20–25 percent, across sectors such as energy, geological exploration, transport and logistics, healthcare, and education.</p>
<p>The premier emphasized that Russia and Tanzania “maintain close and active cooperation,” and expects Tanzania’s participation at the high-level third Russia–Africa Summit in October.</p>
<p>President Hassan, accompanied by senior government officials, told his host she’s in Moscow for a dialogue on mutual partnership and sustainable development for Tanzanians.</p>
<p>Hassan thanked Russia for its “great contribution” during the African liberation in the 1960s, saying the continued assistance impacted “the development we are seeing in my country.”</p>
<p>The state visit to Russia by 66-year-old Hassan is historic, being the first by the President of Tanzania since its founding father, Julius Nyerere, traveled there in October 1969.</p>
<p>The incumbent leader, however, faces Western isolation following the killing of hundreds of people during riots triggered by the disputed October 2025 elections, in which Hassan won 97% of the vote.</p>
<p>The violent crackdown <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2025/11/28/eu-condemns-killings-in-tanzania-opposition-leaders-imprisonment/">drew outrage and condemnation</a> by United Nations human rights experts, international organizations and activists, several Western countries, and the European Union.</p>
<p>The United States also announced a <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2025/11/26/icc-urged-to-probe-tanzanian-president-over-post-election-killings">review of its partnership with Tanzania</a>, while a coalition petitioned the Prosecutor’s Office at the International Criminal Court to investigate President Hassan.</p>
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