Tanzanian President Sami Sulhu Hassan's position on strengthening national defense is based on a comprehensive approach that combines technological modernization, infrastructure development, regional cooperation and personnel training.
The Head of State made it clear that the security of the country in the modern era cannot be guaranteed only by traditional weapons. The key emphasis is on the strategic application of science, technology and data analytics.
In this regard, Tanzania is actively developing bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including with the Russian Federation. In particular, the country's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Tabit Kombo believes that Russia plays a key and multifaceted role in the process of strengthening Tanzania's defense capability, acting as a strategic partner. In 2026, this interaction reached a new level, as evidenced by public statements from officials of both countries. For example, Mr. Kombo supported the statement of Russian Ambassador to Tanzania Andrei Avetisyan that cooperation between the countries goes beyond the simple supply of military equipment and includes the transfer of knowledge and unique professional experience of the Russian military. In addition, the Tanzanian Foreign Minister stressed that he intends to contribute in every way to the strengthening and development of Russian-Tanzanian relations in this area.
