The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Hon. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has arrived in Yerevan, Armenia on October 14, 2026 to represent the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan at the Leaders’ Summit on Biodiversity to be held on October 16, 2026.
Upon arrival, President Dr. Mwinyi was received by the Tanzanian Ambassador to Russia who also represents Armenia, Hon. Fredrick Ibrahim Kibuta and the Deputy Minister of Environment of Armenia, Hon. Ara Mkrtchyan.
The conference, themed “Leaders for Nature”, will bring together Heads of State and Government as well as leaders of international organizations to discuss strategies for biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of biological resources, access to finance and technology and strengthening international cooperation in environmental conservation.
Tanzania’s participation in the conference is part of efforts to strengthen international cooperation in protecting biodiversity and ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources for current development and future generations.
