Activities at the Mwalimu Nyerere International Convention Centre

H.E. Ambassador Juma Alfani Mpango, Dean of Diplomatic Corps who is also Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the United Republic of Tanzania was also in attendance at the Mwalimu Nyerere International Convention Centre for the key-handover ceremony of the Convention Centre built in support by the Chinese Government and the anticipated speech of President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China on Afro-Sino relations.

H.E. Ambassador Sinikka Antila of Finland to the United Republic of Tanzania was also among the guests.

H.E. Ambassador Yahya bin Moussa al Bakri (3rd right), Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Republic of Tanzania and H.E. Ambassador Tajammul Altaf (4th right), High Commissioner of Pakistan to the United Republic of Tanzania were also in attendance. 

Ambassador Charles A. Sanga (left), Chairman of Tanzania Tourism Board who also is a former Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the People's Republic of China was also in attendance together with Ambassador Mohammed Maundi, Director of the Tanzania-Mozambique Centre for Foreign Relations and a former Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania in Ethiopia. 

Notable guests included Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro, Member of the ruling party Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Secretariat Responsible for Foreign Affairs and former Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations and Mr. Nape Nnauye, Executive Secretary of the State-Ideology and Publicity for Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM).

Also in attendance is Hon. Angela Kairuki (MP), Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, who is saying hello to one of the Officers from the Chinese Embassy here in Tanzania. 

Chief of Protocol, Ambassador Mohamed Juma Maharage (left) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation briefs his Permanent Secretary John M. Haule and Deputy Secretary Ambassador Rajab Gamaha about the arrival time of the guest of honors H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and his counterpart H.E. President Xi Jinpin of the People's Republic of China. 

Former Chief Secretary Phillemon Luhanjo (left), who also was a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation was among the guests in attendance.  Sharing the laughter too is Mr. John M. Haule (center), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Ambassador Celestine Mushy (right), Director of Multilateral Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation exchanges views with Ms. Mends-Cole, the United Nations Refugees Agency Representative (Tanzania). 

Also in attendance Hon. William Lukuvi (MP), (2nd right), Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (Policy, Co-Ordination and Parliamentary Affairs). 

Chief Secretary Ambassador Ombeni Y. Sefue (left) in a candid photo with a former Chief Secretary Phillemon Luhanjo at the Mwalimu Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam. (photo by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago)

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

More activities of China's President at the State House

Hon. Bernard K.Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation exchanging views with H.E. Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein (center), President of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and Dr. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania while waiting for the gifts exchange ceremony between President Kikwete and President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China. 

This is a statue of Lion, which is a special gift of the United Republic of Tanzania to be given to the People's Republic of China. Left is a portrait photo of President Kikwete which is a gift from the People's Republic of China to be given to Tanzania. 

A portrait of President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, a special gift to be presented by President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China to President Kikwete. 

President Kikwete presenting a special gift of a statue of a Lion to President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China.

President Kikwete hosts the Official State Banquet yesterday evening at the State House.  To his left is President Xi Jinping, First Lady Madame Xi (right) and First Lady Mama Salma Kikwete (left).

H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania and H.E. President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China observing the National Anthem playing in the background by the National Brass Band (not in the photo) during the Official State Banquet hosted by President Kikwete. 

President Kikwete, President Xi Jinping, First Lady Madame Xi and First Lady Mama Salma Kikwete watching the National Brass Band (not in the photo) playing various tunes during the Official State House Banquet that President Kikwete hosted. 

The National Brass Band entertaining the Presidents. 

President Kikwete introduces President Xi Jinping to key Senior Government Officials that included H.E. Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein (right), President of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and Dr. Mohammed Gharib Bilal (4th right), Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Mama Maria Nyerere (lef), former President Ali Hassan Mwinyi (2nd left), former President Benjamin William Mkapa (3rd left), former Prime Minister Joseph Warioba and Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim (2nd right), former Head of the Organization of African Union (OAU). 

President Xi Jinpin, First Lady Madame Xi and Mama Maria Nyerere.

H.E. Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein (left), President of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar together with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China and First Lady Madame Xi.

H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete in a group photo together with his counterpart President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, First Lady Made Xi and First Lady Mama Salma Kikwete. 

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

Tanzania, China sign Agreements; vow continued cooperation

The Governments of the United Republic of Tanzania and that of the People's Republic of China signed various Agreements, ushering more continued cooperation between the two governments.  

Below, are various photos capturing the signing ceremony that took place yesterday in the State House, Dar es Salaam. 

Hon. William Mgimwa (MP) (seating right), Minister for Finance in the United Republic of Tanzania signing the following documents:  the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Governments of the People’s Republic of China and the United Republic of Tanzania;   Exchange of Letters for Chinese Government Provision of a TV Broadcast Truck to Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC); Framework Agreement between the Governments of the People’s Republic of China and the United Republic of Tanzania on Provision of Concessional Loan by China to Tanzania (National ICT Broad Infrastructure Project (Phase III Sub-Phase 1); Signing on behalf of the Chinese Government is the Minister of Commerce.  Other on the photo is Mr. Ali Ubwa (standing right), Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Legal Unit). 

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) (seating right), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation signs the Handing Over Certificate of the China-Aided Nyerere International Convention Center; Implementation Programme for the Years 2013 – 2016 under the Cultural Agreement between the Governments of People’s Republic of China and the United Republic of Tanzania.

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation signs the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Governments of the People’s Republic of China and the United Republic of Tanzania on the Establishment of China Cultural Centre in Tanzania. Signing on behalf of the People's Republic of China is their Foreign Minister. 

Hon. Eng. Christopher Chiza (MP) (right), Minister for Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives signs the Agreement on Phytosanitary Requirements for Tobacco Leaves from Tanzania to China between the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) of the People’s Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture Food and Cooperatives of the United Republic of Tanzania. Signing on behalf of the Chinese Government is Mr. Zhi Shuping, Director of AQSIQ.

Hon. Chiza, also signed Framework Agreement on the Project of Modern Agricultural industrialization Zone in the United Republic of Tanzania.  Signing on behalf of Chinese Government was Mr. ZHENG Zhihong, Chairman of the Board of Jiangsu Dahong Group.
 

Hon. Omar Yusuf Mzee (MP), Minister of State in the President’s Office, Responsible for Finance, Economic and Development Planning, Zanzibar signs the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.  

Hon. Mzee also signs the Exchange of Letters for China-Aided Abdullah Mzee Hospital Rehabilitation and Upgrading Project and the Exchange of Letters for Chinese Government Provision of a Set of Container Inspection Equipment to the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.  Signing on behalf of the Chinese Government is their Minister for Commerce.

Hon. William Mgimwa (MP), Minister for Finance signs the Agreement between the Governments of the People’s Republic of China and the United Republic of Tanzania Concerning the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments.  He also signs the  Agreement on Interest Free Loan from the Government of the People’s Republic of China to the  Government of the United Republic of Tanzania.  Signing on behalf of the People's Republic of China is their Minister for Commerce.

Hon. William Mgimwa (MP), Minister for Finance signs the Framework Agreement on the Strategic Partnership in Relation to the Development of Portside Industrial Zone and Seaport at the Bagamoyo Special Economic Zone in the United Republic of Tanzania.  Signing on behalf of the People's Republic of China is Dr. Fu Yuning, Chairman of the Board of Merchant Holdings.  Standing right is Mr. Ali Ubwa (Legal Unit) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Hon. Mgimwa also signed Loan Agreement between the Bank of Tanzania and China EXIM Bank concerning the National ICT Broad Infrastructure Project Phase III Sub-Phase 1.  Signing on behalf of the People's Republic of China was Mr. Sun Ping, Vice President of the EXIM Bank.

Hon. William Mgimwa (MP), Minister for Finance signs the Framework Agreement for the Infrastructure Development Cooperation (Phase I) between the Ministry of Finance of the United Republic of Tanzania and China Development Bank Corporation.  Signing on behalf of the People's Republic of China is Mr. Yuan Liping, Vice President of the China National Development Bank.  

Mr. Gideon Nasari, CEO of NDC signs the Funding Support Agreement for Development Project in Tanzania.  Signing on behalf of the Chinese Government is Mr. Jiang Jianqing, Chairman of the Board of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC).  Standing right is Mr. Ali Ubwa, Foreign Service Officer (Legal Unit) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

President Kikwete welcomes China's President to the State House

Welcome to the State House, President Xi Jinping!

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania together with his wife, First Lady Mama Salma Kikwete waiting for the arrival of President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China to the State House in Dar es Salaam. Center is Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Senior Advisor to President Kikwete (Diplomatic Affairs). 

Hundreds of people gathered on the yards of the State House earlier today, anxiously waiting to welcome President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China during his two-day State Visit in Tanzania.

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania together with his counterpart President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China wave to the crowd (not in the photo) upon President Xi's arrival in the State House this evening.  President Xi Jinping is in the country for a two-day State Visit, where he is scheduled to to officiate the formal hand over ceremony of the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC), which was built by the Chinese Government and thereafter he will participate in a lay of a wreath ceremony at the Chinese Experts Cemetery at Majohe Village in Ukonga, Dar es Salaam. Thereafter, President Xi Jinping is expected to travel to South Africa on Monday evening 25 March 2013, upon the end of his State Visit here in Tanzania.

President Kikwete and President Xi Jinping taking a photo together prior to the beginning of the tête-à-tête meeting.  Right is Hon. Minister Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and left is H.E. Lu Youqing, Chinese Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania. 

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete welcomes again President Xi Jinping, prior to the commencement of their tête-à-tête in the State House. 

President Kikwete (right) welcomes his counterpart President Xi Jinping prior to the beginning of the official talks between the two Governments.


Official Talks begin between Tanzania and China.

Tanzania Delegation that included President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (4th right), Hon. William Mgimwa (MP), Minister for Finance,  (right), Hon. Dr. Mary Nagu (MP) (2nd right), Minister of State-Prime Minister's Office (Investment and Empowerment), Hon. Minister Bernard K. Membe (MP), (3rd right), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Prime Minister Hon. Mizengo Pinda (MP) (5th right), Hon. Shamsi Vuai (MP) (6th right), Minister for Defence and National Services and many other Senior Government Officials.

President Xi Jinping (4th left) of the People's Republic of China leading the Chinese Delegation.

..............Other Moments..............

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation (left) in a candid moment with Chief Secretary, Ambassador Ombeni Y. Sefue.

Mr. John M. Haule, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs explaining something to Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki, Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia prior to the beginning of the official talks between the Government of Tanzania and of the People's Republic of China. 

Ambassador Liberata Mulamula (center) in talks with Ambassador Kairuki and one of the President's Assistants.

Ambassador Irene Kasyanju, Director of the Legal Affairs Unit in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation together with her counterpart from the Ministry of Finance, waiting for the arrival of both Presidents and Ministers who will be signing several Agreements as part of continuing cooperation between the two countries. 

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

  

Rais Xi Jinping wa China awasili nchini kwa ziara ya siku mbili

Rais wa China, Mhe. Xi Jinping na mke wake wakiteremka kwenye ndege mara baada ya kuwasili kwenye Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Julius Nyerere Jijini Dar es Salaam kwa Ziara ya Kitaifa ya siku mbili hapa nchini.

Mhe. Rais  Xi Jinping na mwenyeji wake Mhe. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania wakiwasalimia baadhi ya kina mama wa Dar es Salaam waliofika Uwanjani hapo kwa ajili ya mapokezi.

Mhe. Rais Xi Jinping na Mhe. Rais Kikwete wakiwa katika Jukwaa Maalum wakati nyimbo za mataifa yao zilipokuwa zikipigwa sambamba na mizinga 21 kwa heshima ya Mhe. Rais Xi Jinping.

Mhe. Rais Xi Jinping akikagua Gwaride Maalum lililoandaliwa kwa heshima yake.

Mhe. Rais Xi Jinping na mwenyeji wake Mhe. Rais Kikwete kwa pamoja na wake zao wakifurahia burudan iliyokuwa ikitolewa  na moja ya viku ndi vya burudani vilivyokuwa uwanjani hapo mara baada ya Rais Xi Jinping kuwasili nchini.

Mhe. Rais Xi Jinping na Mhe. Rais Kikwete wakiondoka uwanjani hapo mara baada ya mapokezi.