Tanzania and Russia are looking to deepen economic cooperation across energy, agriculture, infrastructure, technology and other strategic sectors as the two countries seek to turn bilateral agreements into practical investment projects.

The discussions took place in Dar es Salaam between Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, and a Russian delegation led by Denis Agafonov, Head of the Presidential Experts’ Directorate in the Russian Presidential Administration.

According to Tanzania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the talks focused on strengthening strategic cooperation while attracting sustainable investment, improving energy and food security and introducing modern technologies to support economic development.

The two sides identified a wide range of potential areas for cooperation, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, industry, healthcare, education, tourism and digital technologies. Officials also discussed the need for long-term investment projects capable of delivering economic growth and technology transfer.

A key focus was on creating mechanisms that can move cooperation beyond political commitments and towards concrete commercial and development initiatives. Representatives of the Russian delegation also met Tanzanian government institutions and businesses to explore potential projects and practical approaches to implementation.

Agafonov thanked the Tanzanian government for facilitating meetings with representatives from different sectors, saying the engagements had helped identify strategies for strengthening cooperation on joint projects.

The latest discussions follow separate talks earlier in September between Russian officials and Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi. Zanzibar expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Russia and Russian private-sector companies in areas including energy, port infrastructure, transport, tourism, education, healthcare and the blue economy.

The growing focus on the blue economy could create opportunities in fisheries, maritime infrastructure, coastal tourism and other activities linked to Zanzibar’s marine resources.

For Tanzania, stronger engagement with Russian investors and businesses could provide opportunities to expand investment, access technology and develop infrastructure and productive sectors. The latest meetings indicate that both sides are now placing greater emphasis on identifying projects that can translate bilateral cooperation into measurable economic activity.