Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has challenged Tanzanian diplomats in Russia to secure wider markets for locally produced goods, saying the country's growing agricultural output must translate into increased trade opportunities and better returns for producers.
He said Tanzania's rising agricultural production had created a surplus that required reliable markets, urging embassy officials to use their diplomatic positions to connect local producers with potential buyers across Russia.
Dr Nchemba made the remarks on October 30, 2026, during a meeting with staff of the Tanzanian Embassy in Moscow, where he commended them for representing the country's interests and promoting its image.
“We still need markets for our products. We have increased agricultural production and now have a surplus, so use this opportunity to establish markets in other cities because this is a very large country,” he said.
The Prime Minister challenged the embassy to look beyond Moscow and explore commercial opportunities in other Russian cities, noting that the country's size offered room for Tanzania to expand its market reach.
Expanding access to foreign markets is particularly important for Tanzania's agricultural sector, where increased production needs to be matched by dependable buyers to prevent farmers from struggling to sell their produce.
Dr Nchemba also urged embassy officials to identify opportunities in the education sector, saying the issue had featured in discussions during the recent Heads of State meeting.
He further directed the staff to follow up on and oversee the implementation of all directives arising from President Samia Suluhu Hassan's visit to Russia in June this year.
The Prime Minister's remarks underline the importance of translating high-level diplomatic engagements into practical economic benefits, particularly through trade, investment and education cooperation.
Earlier, Dr Nchemba visited AZBUKA VKUSA, a shop in Moscow that sells Tanzanian products, in an engagement aimed at promoting the country's goods in the Russian market.