The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, His Excellency Maxim Ryzhenkov, has arrived in Tanzania for a three-day working visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries.
His visit, which runs from April 28 to 30, 2026, follows an official invitation from Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, as both countries seek to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Upon arrival at the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Minister Ryzhenkov was warmly received by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Dr. Ngwaru Maghembe, alongside the Ambassador of Belarus to Tanzania, Dzmitry Krasouski.
During his stay, Minister Ryzhenkov is expected to hold high-level bilateral talks with his host, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, on April 28, 2026, in Dar es Salaam.
The discussions will focus on expanding cooperation between Tanzania and Belarus, particularly in economic development, trade, investment, technology, and other strategic sectors.
In addition to official talks, the Belarusian Foreign Minister is also expected to meet other senior government officials to explore new areas of collaboration and strengthen existing partnerships between the two nations.
The visit is viewed as an important step in advancing Tanzania’s diplomatic agenda of expanding international cooperation and attracting investment opportunities that can contribute to national development and economic growth.
Both Tanzania and Belarus have in recent years expressed interest in strengthening bilateral relations, with emphasis on practical cooperation that delivers tangible benefits to their citizens through trade, skills exchange, and joint development initiatives.
