PRESS RELEASE

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania has sent a congratulatory message to H.E Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland on the occasion of the National Day of Ireland on 17^th March 2014.

The message reads as follows.

“His Excellency Michael D. Higgins,

  The President of Ireland,

  Dublin, IRELAND.

Your Excellency and Dear colleague,

It is once again my pleasure and privilege to extend to you and through you to the Government and people of Ireland my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of your country’s National Day.

Tanzania cherishes the good relations and co-operation that happily exist between our two countries. On this historic day, I take the opportunity to reaffirm my country’s commitment and desire to continue working with you and your Government in strengthening further the existing ties of friendship and co-operation for the mutual benefit of our two countries and peoples.

Please accept, Your Excellency, my best wishes for your continued good health and prosperity for the people of Ireland”.

ISSUED BY: THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION, DAR ES SALAAM

17^TH MARCH, 2014