Putin hails Samia’s Russia visit as signal of stronger relations

President Samia Suluhu Hassan holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow June 03, 2026. PHOTO | STATE HOUSE

Moscow. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has described President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s decision to make Moscow the destination of her first state visit after inauguration as a strong signal of Tanzania’s commitment to deepening relations between the two countries.

Welcoming President Hassan at the Kremlin yesterday, President Putin said the visit carried special significance as Tanzania and Russia prepare to mark 65 years of diplomatic relations this year.