Samia unveils direct Tanzania-Russia air link
Dar Es Salaam/St. Petersburg: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced the launch of direct Air Tanzania flights connecting Dar es Salaam, Moscow, and Zanzibar, opening a new chapter in economic and tourism relations between Tanzania and Russia. The service is scheduled to begin on July 2, 2026. Dr Samia made the announcement while inaugurating the Tanzania-Russia Business Forum in St Petersburg, held on the sidelines of the 29th St Petersburg International Economic Forum
Tanzania is set to launch direct flights connecting Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, and Moscow starting July 2, 2026, according to an announcement by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. This new air service, operated by Air Tanzania, aims to bolster economic and tourism ties between the two nations. The initiative was revealed during the Tanzania-Russia Business Forum held in St. Petersburg, where President Hassan emphasized the need to translate diplomatic relations into stronger commercial engagement.
The President highlighted that current trade levels do not reflect the long-standing diplomatic relationship and urged for tangible actions and partnerships. She pointed to sectors like mining, agriculture, and energy as areas ripe for joint ventures and invited Russian businesses to explore investment opportunities within Tanzania's favorable economic climate and strategic regional access.
This direct air link is expected to significantly enhance trade, tourism, and investment between Tanzania and Russia, moving beyond diplomatic ties to foster concrete economic cooperation.
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