Na Scolastica Sambi – MAELEZO Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan, amesema ushirikiano kati ya Tanzania na Singapore unafungua ukurasa mpya wa maendeleo ya vijana, uwekezaji na uchumi wa kidijitali, akieleza kuwa Tanzania inalenga kujifunza na kushirikiana na taifa hilo ili kuharakisha safari ya maendeleo ya kizazi kijacho. Akizungumza Ikulu jijini Dar es Salaam, June 9, 2026 baada ya mazungumzo rasmi na Rais wa Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Dkt. Samia amesema ziara hiyo ya kihistoria, ambayo ni ya kwanza kufanywa na Rais wa Singapore nchini Tanzania, imekuja wakati muafaka ambapo mataifa hayo mawili yanatimiza miaka 45 ya uhusiano wa kidiplomasia. Rais Samia amesema pamoja na kuimarisha biashara na uwekezaji, viongozi hao wamejadili kwa kina namna ya kuwawezesha vijana wa Tanzania kupitia elimu, mafunzo ya ujuzi, ujasiriamali na ubunifu ili waweze kushiriki kikamilifu katika uchumi wa kisasa unaotegemea teknolojia na maarifa. “Serikali imeweka kipaumbele kikubwa kwa vijana katika Dira ya Taifa ya Maendeleo 2050, ikiamini kuwa ndani ya miaka 25 ijayo vijana hao ndio watakaokuwa viongozi, wabunifu na watendaji wakuu wa uchumi wa Tanzania” Amesema Rais Samia. Kwa mujibu wa Rais Samia, Tanzania pia imejikita katika utekelezaji wa mkakati wa uchumi wa kidijitali unaolenga kuongeza matumizi ya teknolojia katika uzalishaji, biashara na utoaji wa huduma, huku vijana wakitarajiwa kuwa nguvu kazi kuu ya mageuzi hayo. Aidha, amebainisha kuwa kiwango cha sasa cha biashara kati ya Tanzania na Singapore, kinachofikia dola za Marekani milioni 269 pamoja na miradi 36 ya uwekezaji kutoka Singapore, bado hakilingani na ukubwa wa urafiki uliopo kati ya mataifa hayo mawili. Katika mazungumzo hayo, Tanzania pia imeikaribisha Singapore kuwekeza zaidi katika sekta ya kilimo na usalama wa chakula, ikiwa ni sehemu ya jitihada za kuongeza uzalishaji wa mazao na kuimarisha ushirikiano wa kiuchumi wenye manufaa kwa pande zote mbili. Rais Samia amesema ujio wa Rais Tharman Shanmugaratnam nchini Tanzania unaashiria mwanzo wa hatua mpya ya ushirikiano wa kimkakati, akisisitiza kuwa kuimarika kwa mahusiano na Singapore, taifa lenye nguvu kubwa kiuchumi duniani, kutachangia kukuza fursa za maendeleo na kuongeza hadhi ya Tanzania katika jukwaa la kimataifa.

MOSCOW, June 3, 2026 — Tanzania and Russia continue to strengthen their diplomatic and economic relationship through high-level discussions aimed at expanding cooperation in trade, tourism, investment, energy, and mineral development. During official talks between Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Russian President Vladimir Putin, both leaders emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation for the mutual benefit of their countries. The discussions focused on increasing trade volumes, attracting investment, and exploring new opportunities in key economic sectors. President Samia highlighted the long-standing relationship between Tanzania and Russia and expressed appreciation for Russia’s historical support during Africa’s liberation movements. “We now have an opportunity to discuss the future development of our countries, but first I must thank Russia for the enormous contribution it made to the liberation of Africa in the 1960s. We have been co-operating with Russia since then and to this day, and Russia has played a huge role in the significant development that we speak about in relation to my country. For this, we are very, very grateful,” President Samia said during the open part of the talks at the Kremlin. The two countries have maintained diplomatic relations for decades and continue to work together on various development initiatives. Recent efforts have included strengthening business partnerships, improving transportation links, and encouraging cooperation in natural resources, education, and tourism.   Economic cooperation remains a major area of interest. Government officials and business representatives from both countries have expressed a commitment to creating a more favorable environment for trade and investment. Areas such as mining, energy, agriculture, and infrastructure development are viewed as having significant potential for future collaboration. Tanzania’s engagement with a wide range of international partners reflects its broader foreign policy approach of promoting economic development through global cooperation. By maintaining relationships with different countries and regions, Tanzania seeks to expand investment opportunities, increase trade, and support national development goals. The growing partnership between Tanzania and Russia highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing economic challenges and creating opportunities for sustainable growth. As both nations continue to strengthen their ties, they are expected to pursue initiatives that support development, enhance people-to-people relations, and create new opportunities for shared prosperity.