Archive · 25 Jul 2026
India and Tanzania strengthen ties at 3rd Foreign Office Consultations
India and Tanzania had a meeting called the 3rd Foreign Office Consultations in Dar es Salaam.
They talked about how to work together better in areas like trade, defence, and digital technology.
Important people from both countries, like Janesh Kain from India and Felister Rugambwa from Tanzania, led the talks.
They also discussed other important world issues and were happy with how well they work together at places like the United Nations.
The President of Zanzibar, Hussein Ali Mwinyi, visited India and talked with the Vice President about making their countries' friendship even stronger.
They agreed to keep talking and working together in the future.
India and Tanzania held the 3rd Foreign Office Consultations in Dar es Salaam to strengthen bilateral ties.
Key areas of cooperation discussed include trade, defence, digital public infrastructure, and healthcare.
Both countries agreed to organize upcoming meetings of the Joint Commission Meeting and Joint Defence Cooperation Committee.
President of Zanzibar, Hussein Ali Mwinyi, visited India and discussed expanding cooperation in areas like blue economy and education.
The Vice President of India accepted an invitation to visit Tanzania.
- Who
- India and Tanzania
- What
- 3rd Foreign Office Consultations
- When
- July 25, 2026
- Where
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Why
- To review and strengthen bilateral cooperation
India
Tanzania
Bilateral Cooperation
India
India aims to strengthen trade, defence, and digital ties with Tanzania.
Tanzania
Tanzania seeks to expand cooperation in areas like blue economy, tourism, and education.
- Date of Consultations
- July 25, 2026
- Location
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Indian Representative
- Janes Kain, Joint Secretary (East & Southern Africa)
- Tanzanian Representative
- Felister Rugambwa, Director of the Asia and Australasia Department
- Key Areas of Cooperation
- Trade, defence, digital public infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, culture, and people-to-people exchanges
- Next Consultations
- To be held in India
- President of Zanzibar's Visit
- Hussein Ali Mwinyi, July 17-20, 2026
- Invitation Accepted
- Vice President of India to visit Tanzania