President Kikwete congratulates US President Obama on the occasion of the National Day

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania has sent a congratulatory message to H.E. Barack Obama, President of the United States of America on the occasion of the National Day of the United States of America.

The message reads as follows;

“H.E. Barack Obama

President of the United States of America

Washington D.C.

USA

Your Excellency,

On behalf of the Government and People of the United Republic of Tanzania and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to convey my sincere congratulations to you and through you to the Government and People of the United States of America on the occasion of your country’s 237^thIndependence Day.

This year’s celebration of your independence day comes just after you have concluded ahistoric visit to Tanzania. We were touched by your presence amongst us, the memories of which we shall ever cherish.

I am confident that our two countries will continue to pursue our shared values and aspirations for the mutual benefit of our peoples.

I wish in this regard to reaffirm my commitment and desire to further strengthen our cordial and fraternal ties of friendship and cooperation.

Please accept, Your Excellency, my best wishes for Your continued good health, peace and prosperity for the people of the United States of America”.

Issued by: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and 

International Co-operation, Dar es Salaam.

5^th July, 2013