Citing the long history of trade and people-to-people linkages between India and Tanzania, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan discussed the need for cooperation in maritime security, adding that Dodoma has an important place in New Delhi's vision of SAGA
Aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation, India and Tanzania elevated their ties to the level of 'Strategic Partnership', following the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Both countries have agreed to work together on the reform of the UN Security Council through expansion in both categories of membership, Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations) said.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday said that India and Tanzania are growing in terms of trade and investment "The numbers are satisfying," further noting that India is the third largest trading partner in Tanzania.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the Exchange programme, stressed that Tanzania is the largest and the closest development partner of India in Africa
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan who is on a state visit to India, on Monday, appreciated the excellent existing relationship between the two countries, noting that her visit will open new avenues for the political and economic development of India and Tanzania.
Tanzania's Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, January Yusuf Makamba has said that during Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's India visit, the two countries will elevate their defence relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership with four pillars.
Additionally, on October 9, the Tanzanian President will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan in the morning and then she will participate in the wreath-laying ceremony to be held at the Rajghat at 9:30 am.