Damas Daniel, Member of the Parliament of Tanzania: Africa always stands for Russia

Damas Daniel Ndumbaro, Minister of Culture, Arts and Sports of Tanzania, at the Plenary Session of the VI Yalta International Economic Forum in Ufa, noted that there is an increase in conflicts in the modern world, hinting at a decline in civility. He emphasized that some decisions of countries create preferences for certain groups, and this makes it difficult for sovereign states to take independent measures.

The Tanzanian MP also drew attention to the growing role of Africa, emphasizing its rich resources and opportunities, including his native Tanzania, and pointed to the importance of interaction between the people of different countries.

- We have huge plans for the next year and we would like to establish relations between the Republic of Bashkortostan and Tanzania. We are interested in technology, especially in information technology products, - said the Minister of Culture, Arts and Sports of Tanzania.

Daniel Damas emphasized that Africa continues to support Russia in difficult times.
- We live in difficult times, but Africa stands by Russia. And it will always be like that, - said the Minister.

FYI:
The Yalta International Economic Forum is an international business event in the field of economy. It's been held since 2015 in Crimea. The YIEF is the fourth biggest economic forum in Russia. The first forum was held nine years ago and attended by over 600 people from 13 countries such as Russia, Italy, Slovenia, Türkiye, Hong Kong, Japan, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Greece, Kazakhstan, Israel, India and Serbia. In the later years, the event was thriving facing the relevant challenges. The YIEF 2019 was participated by over 4,500 people from around 89 countries. The event yielded in over 102 agreements totally worth 215 billion rubles and establishing 1700 jobs.

This year, the Yalta International Economic Forum will find its venue in the capital city of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Ufa plays a significant economic role in Russia thanks to its favorable layout, economic potential, cultural diversity and active engagement in local and international processes.

Representatives of 35 countries participate in the YIEF in a face-to-face format. The total number of participating states exceeds 90. The online format is attended by representatives of 81 countries, including the states of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Yalta International Economic Forum is held within the framework of the International Business Week 2024. The event is recognized by Maria Zakharova, Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, as a top-5 largest forums in Russia. This event strengthens the role of the region as a venue of business communication and cooperation. The Republic of Bashkortostan proves to be an expert ground for a meaningful dialog and cooperation, strengthening its position on the map of international business activity.

Please, feel encouraged to learn more about the business and entertainment programs of the VI Yalta International Economic Forum at the official web-page: https://yalta-forum.com