India and Tanzania organised a marathon of 120 km yesterday underneath ’India-Tanzania Friendship Run’ initiative. The marathon was organised in Tanzania between Dar es Salaam metropolis and the historic metropolis of Bagamoyo. Indian actor and health icon Milind Soman participated within the run alog with over 4,000 folks from Indian and Tanzanian communities.
The occasion was organised by Indian Excessive Fee in Tanzania and Tanzania’s Ministry of Tradition, Sports activities & Arts. Pindi Chana, Tanzania’s Minister of Authorized & Constitutional Affairs, flagged off the marathon and appreciated the initiative for bringing the 2 international locations collectively.
Binaya S Pradhan, Commissioner of India, stated that the occasion was organised to internationalise the spirit of ’Match India Motion’.
India and Tanzania share a historical past of individuals to folks and commerce relations and this 12 months, the India-Tanzania ties was elevated to the standing of a strategic partnership.
The primary offshore campus of IIT Madras was additionally inaugurated in November in Zanzibar, demonstrating India’s relationship with Tanzania and agency dedication to the World South.