Russia pledges deeper military cooperation with Tanzania

Dar es Salaam. Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Tanzania, including military training, technology transfer and support for the modernisation of the national army.

Speaking at a reception to mark Russia’s Defender of the Fatherland Day, the Russian Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr Andrey Avetisyan, said the long-standing national holiday symbolises pride in the country’s armed forces and honours generations who have defended national sovereignty and security.