The Mwalimu Nyerere International Convention Centre Key-Handover Ceremony

Center stage where the key-handover ceremony is about to take place.

Hon. Minister Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, who was also a Master of Ceremony, welcomes distinguished guests before the key-handover ceremony of the Mwalimu Nyerere International Convention Centre takes place between H.E. President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China and H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania.  The Convention Centre was built in support of the Chinese Government. 

President Kikwete (right) and President Xi Jinping (left) listening to Minister Bernard K. Membe.

President Kikwete holding high the symbolic key that was presented to him by President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, during the key-handover ceremony of the Mwalimu Nyerere International Convention Centre, built by the support of the Chinese Government. 

Chief of Protocol, Ambassador Mohamed Juma Maharage, walking off the stage with the key in custody after the handover ceremony between the Presidents. 

Listening on is Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.

Listening on is Mr. John M. Haule (right), Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and Ambassador Rajab Gamaha (3rd right), Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.

Ambassador Irene Kasyanju (left), Director of Legal Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and Mr. Omary Mjenga (right), former Country Representative for the United Nations Office for Projects Services in Sierra Leone (UNOPS) were also in attendance.

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago