Tanzania, June 7 -- St Petersburg. President Hassan has dismissed suggestions that her state visit to Russia signals a shift in Tanzania's foreign policy orientation, insisting that the country remains committed to its long-standing principle of non-alignment.

Speaking during an interview with Tanzanian journalists on the sidelines of the 29th St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026) on Friday, June 5, President Hassan said Tanzania does not choose between East and West but works with all countries in pursuit of national development.

"We work with everyone. We don't choose who to work with. By coming to Russia, we are simply expanding the scope of those with whom we closely cooperate," she said.

Her remarks come amid spe...