The President of the Republic of Finland, Mr. Alexander Stubb, is expected to arrive in Tanzania today, May 14, 2025, for a three-day working visit.
He will be welcomed by his host, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan.
During this visit, the President will participate in various events, including a seminar on the legacy of the late Martti Ahtisaari, former President of Finland and a distinguished diplomat who held several positions, including Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General in Namibia and Kosovo, and previously served as Finland's Ambassador to Tanzania.
In addition to government officials, President Stubb is accompanied by Finnish business leaders and will address a forum for Tanzanian and Finnish entrepreneurs scheduled for May 16, 2025, to discuss 'economic and business opportunities' between the two countries.
This business forum aims to stimulate trade and investment, with Tanzania looking to benefit from capital and investments from Finland.
Also, President Stubb will speak at a youth seminar on innovation at the Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre (JNICC), organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
He is also set to launch the FORLAND Business Initiative at the Botanical Gardens and visit the Women Can Project coordinated by UN Women at the Machinga Complex in Ilala.
President Stubb will conclude his visit on May 16, 2025, with an official farewell from President Dr. Samia at the State House in Dar es Salaam.
Finland and Tanzania share a 60-year relationship, collaborating in sectors such as education, forestry, tax system reforms, gender equality, climate change adaptation, security, blue economy, digital innovation, information technology, and development.