Samia Suluhu Hassan became President of Tanzania on 19 March 2021 following the sudden death of John Magufuli. She travelled extensively to various multi-lateral meetings on behalf of Magufuli when she was Vice-President. The following is a list of international presidential trips made by Samia Suluhu since assuming office.
Summary of international trips
Number of Visits Country1 visitBelgium, Brazil, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Switzerland, Turkey, Vatican City2 visitsAngola, Burundi, China, Egypt, France, Ghana, Malawi, Qatar, Senegal, United Kingdom, Zambia, Zimbabwe3 visitsEthiopia, Namibia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates4 visitsMozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, United States5(+) visitsKenya (5)
2021 The following international trips were made by Samia Suluhu in 2021. She made 11 official trips to 10 different countries, totaling 28 days of official business travel outside the country.
Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) NotesKampala11 AprilState VisitSamia Suluhu made her first state Visit to Uganda. She made a one-day state visit to meet Yoweri Museveni and the various stakeholders in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline. The Final Investment Decision agreement for the EACOP Tripartite project was signed.Nairobi4–5 MayState VisitSamia Suluhu made her first visit to Kenya. The two day state visit was focused on improving trade relations between the two countries. She travelled with a delegation of the Tanzanian business community to help alleviate Non-Tariff barriers between the two countries. Suluhu also addressed the Kenyan parliament on 5 May, becoming the 3rd foreign head of state to address the Kenyan Parliament and the second Tanzanian president after Jakaya Kikwete.Kampala12 MayMuseveni InaugurationSamia Suluhu made a day trip to Kampala to witness the Inauguration of Yoweri Museveni following his win in the 2021 Uganda general elections. The event was attended by 10 other African heads of states. She also held talks on the side line with Sahle-Work Zewde the president of Ethiopia.Maputo23–24 JuneSADC Emergency SummitSamia Suluhu made her first to a SADC summit in a two-day visit to Maputo. The main focus of the summit was to discuss the regional response to support to Mozambique in addressing the increase in terrorism within its borders. Further topics discussed between the heads of state was regional food and nutrition security, gender and development, and progress in the regional response to HIV and AIDS.Bujumbura16–17 JulyState VisitSamia Suluhu made her first visit to Burundi as president in a two-day visit to Bujumbura. Suluhu focused her trip on increasing business co-operation between the two countries. She flagged off the Burundi Tanzania business forum and met with the Tanzanian diaspora living in Burundi. There were around eight cooperation agreements signed in the following sectors: mining, agriculture, fishing, energy, health and transfer of detainees. There was a further agreement signed between the two countries to exchange skills in teaching Swahili and French across borders.Kigali2–3 AugustState VisitSamia Suluhu made her first visit to Rwanda as president in a two-day visit to Kigali. Various bilateral agreements were signed in the following sectors: Immigration, Trade, ICT, and Defense. High on the agenda was to discuss the Insurgency in Cabo Delgado where both countries have an MoU with Mozambique. Rwanda's deployment of troops in Mozambique concerned the greater Southern African Development Community, and the meeting aimed to discuss how Rwanda can work with Tanzania one of the blocs core members in the region. While in Kigali Suluhu also visited various industries located in the Kigali Special Economic Zone.Lilongwe17–18 August41st Ordinary Summit of Southern African Development Community Heads of State and GovernmentSamia Suluhu made a two-day visit to Malawi to attend the 41st Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government. The summit's theme was "Bolstering Productive Capacities in the Face of Covid-19 pandemic for Inclusive, Sustainable, Economic and Industrial Transformation". Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi assumed the position of chairman.Lusaka24 AugustHichilema InaugurationSamia Suluhu made a day trip to Lusaka to witness the Inauguration of Hakainde Hichilema following his win in the 2021 Zambian general election.New York City18–24 September76th United Nations General AssemblySamia Suluhu made her first trip outside of Africa while president. She attended the 76th UNGA summit in New York City. She addressed the General Assembly on September 23, 2021. The last time a Tanzanian president addressed the General assembly was Jakaya Kikwete at the 70th UNGA. The president also had various talks with various US government officials to strengthen bilateral ties.Glasgow31 October – 4 November2021 United Nations Climate Change ConferenceSamia Suluhu attended the Climate Change Conference in Glasgow also known as COP26. She addressed the assembly on November 1 and throughout the conference met with various heads of states on the sidelines.Cairo10–12 NovemberState VisitSamia Suluhu made an official state visit to Egypt for 3 days on invitation by Egypt president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Various trade and bilateral agreements were signed to help boost the relations between the two countries. Suluhu also requested further technical assistance from Egypt with the ongoing operations of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station that is being constructed by Egyptian contractors. She also met with ith the CEO of Elsewedy Electric to discuss their partnership in a $200m industrial park the company is looking to build in Kigamboni, Tanzania.
2022 The following international trips were made by Samia Suluhu in 2022. She made 17 official trips to 15 different countries, totaling 58 days of official business travel outside the country.
Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) NotesPemba28 JanuaryState VisitSamia Suluhu made an impromtu day visit to Pemba Mozambique where she met her counterpart Filipe Nyusi. The details of the meeting was not made public, however, the talks most likely involved the two countries military involvement in the Insurgency in Cabo Delgado.Paris, Brest10–15 FebruaryThe One Planet Summit, For the Ocean 2022.Samia made her inaugural trip into the European Union by attending the One Planet Summit in Brest France that was focused on developing the Blue economy. Post summit various Tanzanian ministers signed bilateral agreements with their French counterparts in trade and diplomacy. After the visit in Brest, Samia also held various bilateral meetings with various agencies in Paris. On February 13 Samia met the Tanzanian Diaspora residing in France. On February 14 the president met with the Director-General of the UNESCO Audrey Azoulay. She concluded her visit by meeting the French president Emmanuel Macron. Tanzania and France signed six agreements including funding for the Dar es Salaam bus rapid transit and the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank.Brussels16–18 February6th European Union - African Union SummitSamia visited Belgium after concluding her trip in France. Samia attended the 6th EU-AU summit where she lobbied to have EU sanctions on Burundi lifted. She met with EU president on the side lines. Tanzania received a grant of 425 million euros for various development projects. Before the summit she also held talks with Exiled Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu.Dubai25–28 FebruaryTanzania Day at Expo 2020Samia attended Expo 2020 in Dubai to inaugurate Tanzania Day. On the sidelines, Samia met with various high-level members from the UAE. Before the launch of the Tanzania pavilion at the expo, Samia met with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and, On February 26, Samia also met with the King of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
During the Expo, the president held various road shows for business opportunities in Tanzania and signed various agreements in Communication, Technology, Mining, and Tourism. Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles14–28 AprilLaunch of the documentary, "Tanzania: The Royal Tour"Samia Suluhu arrived in the United States on April 14. She initially held bilateral talks with various United States counterparts and on April 15 held a joint press conference with US Vice President Kamala Harris. Per the vice president, the tour saw the signing of MOUs of almost $1 billion in investments from various US companies. Samia attended the World Premiere of the documentary "Tanzania: The Royal Tour" in New York on April 18 and the Los Angeles premiere on April 21. The documentary is a film she was part of to help promote Tanzanian tourism.Kampala10–11 MayState VisitSamia Suluhu made a state visit to Uganda to help bolster bilateral relations between the two countries. The president also held bilateral talks with the president of Uganda Yoweri Museveni to help fast track bilateral infrastructure projects.Accra23–25 MayState VisitSamia Suluhu made her first visit to West Africa primary to attend an African Development Bank summit. She received the "Africa Road Builders–Babacar Ndiaye Trophy", an awarded administered by the African Development bank for her role in increased infrastructure development in Tanzania. The president also met with various Ghanaian officials to discuss trade expansion.Muscat12–14 JuneState VisitSamia Suluhu made a 3-day state visit to Oman where she was welcomed by her host the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq. She addressed various Omani business members to continue to invest in Tanzania. Various MOUs were signed in Agriculture, Oil & Gas and Trade.Dakar6–7 JulyIDA20 SummitSamia Suluhu attended a high level meeting of the International Development Program (IDA20) hosted by the World Bank. Kinshasa17–18 August42nd Heads of State summit, Southern African Development CommunitySamia Suluhu attended the heads of state summit for Southern African Development Community leaders in DRC. The summit was the 30th anniversary of the formation of the organization. Nairobi13 SeptemberInauguration of William Ruto, fifth President of KenyaSamia Suluhu attended the inauguration of William Ruto.London17–19 SeptemberState funeral of Elizabeth IISamia Suluhu attended the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II along with various world heads of states.Maputo21–23 SeptemberState VisitSamia Suluhu conducted a 3 days state visit in Mozambique at the invitation of President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique.Doha4–6 OctoberWorld Innovation Summit for HealthSamia Suluhu attended the World Innovation Summit for health where she spoke during the opening ceremony. She also held bilateral talks with Qatari Amir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.Beijing4–6 NovemberState VisitSamia Suluhu made her maiden trip to China for a multi-date state visit per the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Both heads of states held bilateral talks and signed 15 agreements. The deals included various loan restructuring agreements and new infrastructure financing deals. Infrastructure deals such as upgrading the TAZARA Railway and the construction of Zanzibar International Airport's new terminal building.Sharm El Sheikh6–9 November2022 United Nations Climate Change ConferenceSamia Suluhu attended the COP27 conference in Egypt. Samia led a 12 nation delegation to present a $18bn plan to increase renewal energy generation in solar, wind and hydro power in Southern Africa. Separately the heads of state of the East Africa Community held a private roundtable with Angola to discuss the situation of the M23 offensive in the DRC