PM Modi Holds Wide-Ranging Talks with Tanzanian President Hassan

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan held wide-ranging talks in New Delhi on Monday. The two leaders reviewed various facets of bilateral ties and discussed ways to further deepen the close and historic ties between the two countries.

Both sides also held delegation-level talks. A wide range of areas of bilateral cooperation was on the agenda, including trade and investment, defence and maritime security, development partnership, higher education and people-to-people ties.

The visiting dignitary laid a wreath at Rajghat and paid respects to Mahatma Gandhi this morning. President Droupadi Murmu accorded a ceremonial welcome to her at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Talking to the media on the occasion, the Tanzanian President expressed her country’s appreciation for the excellent relationship between the countries which has been there for decades. She said her expectation from this visit is that it is going to open new avenues for political and economic development. She said her nation expects that the bilateral ties that were founded by both nations’ forefathers will continue decade after decade.

Our correspondent reports that this is her first visit to India since the assumption of the office of President of Tanzania. A Presidential visit from Tanzania is taking place after a span of over 8 years, and this visit will further invigorate and strengthen the historic and friendly relations between the two countries. She will also meet President Droupadi Murmu later in the day. A state banquet will be hosted by President Murmu in honor of the Tanzanian President. Tomorrow, the Tanzanian President will participate in a business and investment forum in New Delhi.