On Monday, India and Tanzania announced the elevation of their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, marking a significant development. The decision was reached during discussions between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Both countries signed six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering a range of areas, including digital technology, culture, sports, maritime industries, and the sharing of white shipping information.
Prime Minister Modi, in a media statement following the talks, revealed that efforts were underway to establish an agreement aimed at increasing trade conducted in local currencies. He underscored the importance of India and Tanzania as key partners in trade and investment, describing the occasion as a historic day in the longstanding friendship between the two nations. President Hassan was present during Modi's remarks.
In the realm of defense cooperation, the leaders agreed on a five-year roadmap, which, as per PM Modi, would introduce new dimensions to collaboration, particularly in areas such as military training, the maritime sphere, and defense industries.
Prime Minister Modi also highlighted the unanimous stance of both India and Tanzania regarding terrorism, acknowledging it as the most serious security threat to humanity. He stated their joint commitment to enhancing cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts.
Additionally, PM Modi recognized Tanzania as a valuable partner in the Indo-Pacific region.
Earlier in the day, President Hassan received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Her visit to Delhi, which spans four days, began on Sunday.
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