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🇷🇺🇹🇿 On February 9, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrovmet with Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo who is in Moscow on a special mission. The Tanzanian Foreign Minister conveyed a message for President of Russia Vladimir Putin from President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan. The Ministers discussed a wide range of issues related to the further strengthening of the traditionally friendly relations between Russia and Tanzania, with a special focus on expanding cooperation in trade, economic, and investment spheres. The importance of consistently advancing previously reached agreements was emphasised in the context of preparations for the Third Session of the Joint Intergovernmental Russian–Tanzanian Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, scheduled for May 2026. When discussing current international and regional matters, the parties noted their shared principled positions in support of a polycentric world order, as well as the principles of justice and equality in international affairs. 🤝 They reaffirmed their mutual commitment tofurther deepen constructive cooperation and coordinate efforts on pressing global and regional issues within the framework of the United Nations and other multilateral formats. *** 💬Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks👇 Mr Minister, It is a pleasure to receive you. I am ready to accept the message entrusted to you. The communication from President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan will be conveyed without delay to President Vladimir Putin. We eagerly await the visit of President Samia Suluhu Hassan to Russia. She holds an invitation. As soon as she identifies suitable dates, we will be delighted to welcome her to our country. I trust you will accompany her. 🗓 I must emphasise that our two nations share a long history of relations. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and Tanzania. Today, we can discuss the commemoration of this milestone – through the exchange of messages, as well as various events and exhibitions. I wish to note my satisfaction with the close cooperation between Russia and Tanzania in international fora, notably the United Nations, as well as within the framework of the Russia–Africa strategic partnership. We are presently negotiating the dates and venue for the Third Russia–Africa Summit. As you will recall, we have also instituted a ministerial-level meeting format. The First Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum was convened in Sochi in November 2024, followed by the Second conference in Cairo in December 2025. There are many subjects which it would be productive to discuss today with a view to further strengthening our collaboration. I look forward to hearing your assessments regarding our bilateral cooperation across the economic, commercial, financial, cultural, and educational domains. #RussiaTanzania#RussiaAfrica