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The United Republic of Tanzania, through its Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, has signed an agreement with Russia to enhance tourism development, building on longstanding ties between the two nations.
This agreement was formalized on October 28, 2024, during discussions held in Dar es Salaam between Tanzania’s Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr. Pindi Chana, and Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Gennadyevich Reshetnikov. The session outlined strategic collaboration to boost tourism, with Dr. Chana highlighting the robust partnership between Tanzania and Russia that has spanned economic, diplomatic, and cultural areas since 1961.
The collaboration includes plans for joint tourism education programs linking a Russian university with Tanzania’s National College of Tourism, coordinated international tourism promotion, and expert exchanges between the two countries’ tourism boards and national museums. Key efforts will also focus on improving air connectivity and simplifying payment systems to ease transactions for Russian tourists, allowing them to use Russian-issued cards in Tanzania.
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Minister Reshetnikov emphasized that Tanzania’s diverse attractions, including its famous wildlife reserves and Mount Kilimanjaro, make it an ideal destination for Russian travelers and a prime partner for tourism investment.
The meeting was attended by senior officials and diplomats like Mr. Andrey Avetisyan, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United Republic of Tanzania,Dr. Thereza Mugobi, Director of Tourism; Ephraim Mafuru, Director of the Tanzania Tourist Board; Dr. Noel Luoga, CEO of the National Museum; and other senior government representatives.
