Hussein Ali Mwinyi, the President of Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania, has arrived in New Delhi for an official visit to India. The visit comes after his successful engagements in Chennai, where he attended the 63rd Convocation Ceremony of IIT Madras. Notably, the Zanzibar campus of IIT Madras recently marked its second anniversary since its establishment in October 2023.
The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted the significance of President Mwinyi’s visit in strengthening the India-Tanzania Strategic Partnership. During his stay, President Mwinyi will engage in discussions with Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to assess and enhance the full spectrum of India-Tanzania relations. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar is also scheduled to meet with President Mwinyi during his visit.
India and Tanzania share a longstanding friendship and cooperation across various sectors as partners in the Global South. The visit aims to bolster bilateral ties and explore new avenues for mutual growth and cooperation. President Mwinyi recently praised India’s contributions to Zanzibar’s development, particularly in areas like investments, vocational training, and ICT innovation through IIT Madras Zanzibar.
