India's High Commissioner presents his Credentials

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, awaits the new High Commissioner of India to the United Republic of Tanzania, Ambassador Debnath Shaw, before he arrives to present his Credentials at the State House today in Dar es Salaam.  Witnessing the occasion is Ambassador Rajab Gamaha (2nd right), Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki (2nd left), Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia and Ambassador Dora Msechu (1st left), Director of the Department of Europe and Americas.

The new High Commissioner of India to the United Republic of Tanzania, Ambassador Debnath Shaw presents his Credentials to H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete today at the State House.  

President Kikwete introduces High Commissioner of India, Ambassador Debnath Shaw to Ambassador Rajab Gamaha, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  Looking on is Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki (left), Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia.  

President Kikwete in discussion with Ambassador Shaw, thanking the Government of India for its continuing support on development programs in the country and its friendly relation that exist for years. 

A photo of Ambassador Gamaha (1st left), Mr. Prosper Mbena (2nd left), Private Secretsry to the President, Ambassador Kairuki (2nd right) and Ambassador Msechu (1st right), during the official talks between President Kikwete and Ambassador Shaw.

President Kikwete and Ambassador Shaw in official talks.  Other in the photo is Mr. Pant of the High Commission of India to the United Republic of Tanzania.

Early activities......

A photo of the new designate High Commissioner of India to the United Republic of Tanzania upon his arrival to the State House, as he is being received by Mr. Prosper Mbena, Private Secretary to President Kikwete.

National Anthem is being observed.  On the photo is Acting Chief Protocol, Mr. Japhet Mwaisupule (1st right), new designate High Commissioner of India, Ambassador Debnath Shaw (center), and Mr. Lumbila Fyataga, Deputy Private Secretary to the President.  Other is Col. Ibrahim Kimario (behind), ADC to the President.

Brass Band playing National Anthem.

The new designate India's High Commissioner of India signs the visitor's book at the State House.