Letter of Credence from the Ambassador of Kuwait

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania earlier today received Letters of Credence from H.E. Ambassador Yaquob Y. Alsanad of Kuwait to the United Republic of Tanzania, with residence in Nairobi, Kenya.  The ceremony took place in the State House, in Dar es Salaam.

Ambassador Alsanad gets introduced to Mr. John M. Haule, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.  Left is Ambassador Simba Yahya, Director of the Department of Middle East in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Ambassador Yahya gets introduced to Ambassador Alsanad.  Left is Mr. Abbas, Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania earlier today received Letters of Credence from H.E. Ambassador Yaquob Y. Alsanad of Kuwait to the United Republic of Tanzania, with residence in Nairobi, Kenya.  The two expressed the need to rebuild concrete ties between the two countries and increase key areas of cooperation such as trade and investment.  

Permanent Secretary Mr. John M. Haule and Ambassador Simba Yahya listening to the discussion between President Kikwete and Ambassador Alsanad. 

Also in attendance were Ambassador Liberata Mulamula (center), Senior Advisor to President Kikwete (Diplomatic Affairs), Deputy Secretary to the President (left), and Ms. Premi Kibanga (right), President's Assistant (Press).

The National Brass Band playing the National Anthem of Kuwait. 

Ambassador Alsanad of Kuwait greets and thanks the Maestro of the National Brass Band after the completion of the National Anthem of Kuwait.  Right is Ambassador Mohammed Maharage Juma, Chief of Protocol.

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago