Dr Mwinyi jets in Armenia ahead of Leaders’ Summit on biodiversity

YEREVAN: ZANZIBAR President and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, arrived in Yerevan, Armenia, on October 14, 2026, to represent Tanzanian President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan at the Leaders’ Summit on Biodiversity scheduled for October 16, 2026.

Upon arrival, Dr Mwinyi was received by Tanzania’s Ambassador to Russia, who is also accredited to Armenia, Fredrick Ibrahim Kibuta, and Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Environment, Ara Mkrtchyan.

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 The summit, held under the theme “Leaders for Nature,” will bring together heads of state and government, alongside leaders of international organisations, to discuss strategies for biodiversity conservation, the sustainable use of biological resources, access to financing and technology, and strengthening international cooperation in environmental protection.

 Tanzania’s participation in the summit is part of its efforts to strengthen international cooperation in biodiversity conservation and promote the sustainable use of natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations.