Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan is in Cuba for a three-day state visit to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.

During the visit, President Hassan will explore strategies to open up new avenues for cooperative alliances in areas such as health, education, arts, sports, tourism and the emerging blue economy.

Hassan will use the visit to promote international use of the Kiswahili language.

Thabiso Lehoko spoke to a journalist based in Tanzania, Isaac Lukando.