Hon. Membe holds a meeting with the Head of EUCAP NESTOR

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation today met with Real Admiral Launey, Head of EUCAP Nestor in his office in Dar es Salaam.  The two discussed about the launch of a comprehensive regional training mission which aims at strengthening the maritime capacities of countries in the Horn of Africa and the Western Indian Ocean.     

Hon. Membe (2nd right) explains about piracy situation in the Indian Ocean.  Listening is Real Admiral Launey (2nd left), Head of EUCAP Nestor, Ambassador Filiberto Ceriani Sebregondi (2nd left), Head of Delegation of the European Union, and Ambassador Dora Msechu, Director of the Department of Europe and Americas in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation. 

Ambassador Sebregondi (left), explains EUCAP Nestor's objectives that includes strengthening the sea going maritime capacity of countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Seychelles and Djibouti and a vision to strength the Rule of Law sector in Somalia, by providing training of a land-based coastal police force.

A photo of the Tanzania delegation that included Hon. Membe (left), Ambassador Msechu (2nd left), Mr. Togolani Mavura, Personal Assistant to Hon. Membe, Mr. Frank Mhina, Desk Office of European Union affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.  

A photo of the European Union delegation led by Real Admiral Launey (right).  Others are Ambassador Sebregondi (2nd right), Ms. Natasha Hryckow (2nd left), Head of Country Mission Kenya and Mr. Thomas Wiersing (left), Operations Unit (Civilian Planning and Conduct Capabilities).

A group photo of Hon. Membe in a meeting with European Union delegation and Tanzania delegation during their meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation. 

Hon. Membe saying goodbye to Real Admiral Launey of EUCAP Nestor.

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation chats briefly with Head of Delegation of the European Union, Ambassador Filiberto Ceriani Sebregondi, before saying goodbye.

 

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago

Ambassador Designate of Republic of Korea visits Ambassador Kairuki

Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki, Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia today met with the new Ambassador Designate Chung Il of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United Republic of Tanzania at the Ministry in Dar es Salaam.

Ambassador Kairuki talks to Ambassador Designate Chung Il (not in the photo) about various areas of cooperation in particular energy, infrastructure and technology so that the Government of the Republic of Korea can assist the Government of Tanzania in achieving the Development Plans of Vision 2025.  Others are Ms. Samira Diria (left) and Mr. Khatibu Makenga (right), Desk Officers of the Republic of Korea in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.

Ambassador Designate Chung Il (left) listens to Ambassador Kairuki during their meeting today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.  Left is Mr. Seongtak Oh, Deputy Chief of the Republic of Korea Mission in Tanzania. 

Ambassador Kairuki in a group photo with Ambassador Designate Chung Il of Republic of Korea and Mr. Seongtak Oh, Deputy Chief of Mission. 

A group photo of Ambassador Kairuki (2nd left), Ambassador Designate Chung Il (center), Mr. Seongtak Oh (right), Ms. Diria (2nd right) and Mr. Makenga (left).

All Photos by Kondo Ally Seif

Ministry of Foreign Affairs bids Farewell to the outgoing Indonesian Ambassador

Ambassador Rajab Gamaha, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation presents a gift to the outgoing Indonesian Ambassador Yudhistiranto Sungadi today at the Farewell Luncheon held at Southern Sun Hotel in Dar es Salaam.  H.E. Sungadi had just finished his tour of duty in the country.  

Distinguished guests during the Farewell Luncheon for the outgoing Indonesia Ambassador Yudhistiranto Sungadi.

Dean of Diplomatic Corps, H.E. Ambassador Alfani Juma Mpango who is also an Ambassador of Congo-DRC chats with Head of Delegation of the European Union, Ambassador Filiberto Ceriani Sebregondi (2nd left), Vietnamese Ambassador to Tanzania (1st left) and H.E. Yudhistiranto Sungadi (right), outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Tanzania, who has just completed his tour of duty in the country. 

Ambassador Gamaha greets Vietnamese Ambassador to Tanzania.

The Republic of Indonesian Ambassador Yudhistiranto Sungadi giving his farewell remarks during the Farewell Luncheon held today at Southern Sun Hotel in Dar es Salaam. 

Dean of Diplomatic Corps, H.E. Ambassador Mpango (right), Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki (center), Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia and Ambassador Celestine Mushy (left), Director of the Department of Multilateral Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation listening to the farewell remarks by outgoing Indonesia Ambassador (not in the photo).

  

Madam Sungadi, the wife of the outgoing Indonesia listening to welcoming notes from Ms. Samira Diria (behind), Desk Officer of Indonesia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.  Others are the Vietnamese Ambassador to Tanzania and H.E. Ambassador Sebregondi, the Head of Delegation of the European Union.

Senior Foreign Officers from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Tanzania. 

All photos by Rosemary Malale 

President Kikwete sends a Condolence Message to President Obama

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania has sent a condolence message to H.E. Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, following the killing of United States Ambassador to Libya, Mr. Chris Stevens and three other American officials, occurred at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

The message reads as follows:

  “H.E. Barack Obama,

  President of the United States of America,

  Washington D.C.,

  U.S.A.

Your Excellency,

I am deeply saddened by the news of attack at the Consulate of the United States of America in Benghazi that caused the deaths of Mr. Chris Stevens, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Libya and three other American officials.

On behalf of the Government and People of the United Republic of Tanzania, and on my behalf, I wish to convey our most heartfelt condolences to You, and through you to the Government and the People of the United States of America for the great loss.

The killing of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other American officials who were working at the Consulate has touched many people around the World. He will be remembered for his tireless efforts and commitment in pursuit of international peace and security especially for his work in Libya.

My Government condemns the attack against the American Diplomats as well as actions against religious beliefs. Our Government will do whatever it takes to make sure that what happened in Libya and the Middle East does not happen in Tanzania.

At this moment of agony and distress, we share your pain and pray to the Almighty God to give the families and relatives of the deceased strength and fortitude to bear this moment of grieving. We wish a quick recovery to the ones injured during the attack.

May the soul of the departed rest in eternal Peace”.

ISSUED BY: MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, DAR ES SALAAM.

17^TH SEPTEMBER, 2012

Hon. Membe welcomes H.E. Joaquim Chissano, former President of Mozambique

   

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) (left), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation waiting to receive former President of Mozambique, Mr. Joaquim Alberto Chissano at Mwalimu Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam. Right is Ambassador Naimi Aziz, Director of the Department of Regional Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), welcomes former President of Mozambique, H.E. Joaquim Alberto Chissano to Tanzania upon his arrival at the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam. 

Hon. Membe in talks with H.E. Chissano, who is in the country to meet with President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania to deliberate on political situation in Madagascar.  H.E. Chissano is a Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mediator on Madagascar since his appointment on that post in June of 2009.

  

Hon. Membe (left) in discussion with H.E. former President Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique (right) today in New African Hotel in Dar es Salaam.  Listening is Chargé d'affaires a.i. at the High Commission of Mozambique.

H.E. former President Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique.

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation in talks with Dr. Tomaz A. Salomăo, Executive Secretary of the SADC which is comprised of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Angola, Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique, Madagascar, Seychelles, Mauritius, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

  

H.E. former President Chissano, Hon. Membe, and Dr. Salomăo.

H.E. former President Chissano (2nd right), Hon. Membe (2nd left), Dr. Salomăo, Ambassador Aziz (left) and Chargé d'affaires a.i. (right) at the High Commission of Mozambique in Tanzania.  President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete is currently the SADC Chairperson of the organ on Politics, Defence and Security since August of this year.  

 

Photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago

Video: Ushirikiano kati ya Tanzania na China

Waziri Mkuu Mhe. Mizengo Peter Pinda, akieleza umuhimu wa ziara ya Mhe. Hui Liangyu, Naibu Waziri Mkuu wa China iliyofanyika hapa nchini tarehe 5 hadi 7 Septemba, 2012.

 

Video na Tagie Daisy Mwakawago

Tanzania-Indonesia to Forge New Areas of Cooperation

Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki, Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in talks with Mr. Lasro Simbolon, Director for African Affairs from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.  Mr. Simbolon paid a courtesy visit today at the Ministry to discuss various areas of cooperation between the two countries. 

 

Ambassador Kairuki in discussion with Mr. Simbolon (center).  Listening is Mr. Hadi Sasmito (left), Minister Counsellor of the Embassy of Indonesia in the United Republic of Tanzania.

Mr. Lasro Simbolon, Director for African Affairs from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia expressing the new direction Indonesia and Tanzania can collaborate in enhancing the bilateral relation that already exist. Listening is Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki, Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.

Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki in talks with Mr. Simbolon.  Listening are Mr. Sasmito (left) of the Embassy of Indonesia in Tanzania and Ms. Redemptor Tibaijana (right), Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.  

 

Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki, Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation in a photo with Mr. Lasro Simbolon, Director for African Affairs from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.  Mr. Sambolon paid a courtesy visit to Ambassador Kairuki today at the Ministry located in Kivukoni Front in Dar es Salaam.

 

Tanzania-Indonesia to Forge New Areas of  

Cooperation  

By TAGIE DAISY MWAKAWAGO

“Indonesia sees the potential in areas of economic growth in Africa, and we are committed to see that transition is carried out with Tanzania,” said Mr. Lasro Simbolon, Director for African Affairs from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.

He said that the potentials are rich in forging business opportunities that exist between Tanzania and Indonesia and it is high time for the two countries to transform their bilateral relation in more sustainable economic cooperation.  Mr. Simbolon said this when he paid a courtesy visit to Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki, Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.

The two countries have had cooperation in sectors of economy, trade, agriculture, education and training, particularly under the South-South Cooperation scheme.  Indonesia has provided training programs for agriculture, fisheries and information technology for the government officials and academicians.

On his part, Ambassador Kairuki first extended his congratulations again to the Government of Indonesia for marking its 67th Anniversary of Independence, highlighting strong bilateral relation that existed between the countries since 1955.

“It is time to review and explore new areas of cooperation that these two countries can share experience and benefit from one another,” said Ambassador Kairuki.

He said that Tanzania Government has a long-term development vision 2025 which is divided in 5 years short-term development plans, set to unleash economic growth potentials.  The Ambassador spelled out areas such as infrastructures, agriculture, technological development and capacity building which are geared up to meet the first phase of 5 years development plans started in year 2010.

“Our Governments need to turn into joint bilateral commission, which will heighten economic opportunities and open new areas of investment,” said Ambassador Kairuki.   He said the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) between the two countries should be in line with national development plans that are geared up towards enhancing economic growth for the welfare of the people.

Ambassador Kairuki culminated his talks by praising the solidarity cooperation that has existed between Tanzania and Indonesia for years, and said that it is an opportunity for Indonesia-Africa cooperation framework to forge new economic growth.  “We also welcome the idea of exchange visit between our leaders in the near future,” said Ambassador Kairuki.

Indonesia marks 67th years of Independence

Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation congratulates H.E. Yudhistiranto Sungadi, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia on the occasion of the 67th Anniversary of the Independence of his country. 

Hon. Maalim greets Madam Sungadi, the wife of the Indonesian' Ambassador in Tanzania.  

   

H.E. Yudhistiranto Sungadi, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia in Tanzania gives his remarks during the reception he hosted in celebration of the 67th Anniversary of the Independence of Indonesia.  Right is Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.  The two countries have strong bilateral relation in many areas of cooperation including exchanging visit of two national leaders (The Late Mwalimu Nyerere as President in 1978, Former President Ali Hassan Mwinyi in 1978, Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda in 2009 including H.E Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete while serving as Foreign Minister).  From Indonesia's part, President Suharto and Foreign Minister Ali Alatas visited Tanzania in 1991.

Hon. Maalim and Amb. Yudhistriranto chat with Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki, Director of Department of Asia Australasia in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.  H.E. Ambassador Yudhistiranto Sungadi is expected to finish his tour of duty end of this month.  

Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and international Co-operation, reads his opening remarks during the 67th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia.  The two countries have had cooperation in sectors of agriculture, economy, trade, education and training under the South-South Cooperation scheme.  Indeed, Indonesia has provided training programs for agriculture, fisheries and information technology for the Tanzania government officials and academicians.

Ambassador Dora Msechu, Director of Department of Europe and Americas in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Internatioal Co-operation chats with one of the Members in Diplomatic Corps.

A group photo of Ms. Chansa Kapaya, (left), Deputy Representative for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Ms. Lisa Patel (3rd right),Health and Population Officer at U.S. Agency for Internatioal Development (USAID), Ms. Tonia Kandiero (2nd right), Resident's Representative for the African Development Bank in Tanzania and Zambian High Commissioner to Tanzania, Ambassador Judith Kapijimpanga (right).  They were all in hand to celebrate the 67th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia. 

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago

Rais Kikwete azuru Chuo Kikuu cha Kenyatta; afungua rasmi Jengo la Shule la Ukarimu na Utalii

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete  akipokewa na Waziri wa Elimu ya Juu wa Kenya, Mheshimiwa Margaret Kamar alipowasili Chuo Kikuu cha Kenyatta kufungua rasmi Jengo la Shule ya Ukarimu na Utalii ya Chuo hicho.

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete akikata utepe kufungua rasmi Jengo la Shule ya Ukarimu na Utalii ya Chuo Kikuu cha Kenyatta. Kulia kwake ni Waziri wa Elimu ya Juu, Mheshimiwa Margaret Kamar  na kuhsoto kwake ni Makamu Mkuu wa Chuo hicho, Profesa Olive Mugendi.

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete akitembezwa kuangalia shughuli mbalimbali zinazofanywa na wanafunzi baada ya  kufungua rasmi Jengo la Shule ya Ukarimu na Utalii ya Chuo Kikuu cha Kenyatta.

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete akiangalia shughuli mbalimbali zinazofanywa na wanafunzi baada ya  kufungua rasmi Jengo la Shule ya Ukarimu na Utalii ya Chuo Kikuu cha Kenyatta.

Rais Kikwete na Rais Kibaki wa Kenya waanza mazungumzo

   

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete na mwenyeji wake Rais Mwai E. Kibaki wa Kenya pamoja na ujumbe wake wakiingia Ikulu ya Nairobi  Jumanne, 11 Septemba , 2012,  alipoanza Ziara Rasmi ya Kiserikali (State Visit) ya siku tatu nchini humo.

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete  pamoja na ujumbe wake na wenyeji wao wakianza Mazungumzo Rasmi ya Kiserikali kati ya nchi hizo mbili.  Kulia kwa Rais Kikwete ni Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (MB), Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa wa Tanzania.

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete na mwenyeji wake Rais Mwai E. Kibaki wa Kenya wakipata picha ya kumbukumbu  Ikulu ya Nairobi, Jumanne, 11 Septemba , 2012, alipoanza Ziara Rasmi ya Kiserikali (State Visit) ya siku tatu nchini humo. Kushoto ni Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa wa Tanzania, Mhe Bernard Membe na kushoto ni Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Kenya Profesa Sam K. Ongeri.

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete akipongezana na mwenyeji wake Rais Mwai E. Kibaki wa Kenya, baada ya kuongea na wanahabari wakati wa Mazungumzo yao Rasmi ya Kiserikali kati ya nchi hizo mbili.

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete na mwenyeji wake Rais Mwai E. Kibaki wa Kenya wakiwa katika picha ya pamoja na ujumbe wao baada ya Mazungumzo yao Rasmi ya Kiserikali kati ya nchi hizo mbili.

Picha zote na Ikulu

Vote Tanzania for 7 Natural Wonders of Africa

(Mt. Kilimanjaro)

Recently, a new competition has been launched for the public to vote for entries into the list of new SEVEN NATURAL WONDERS OF AFRICA. The competition is conducted via the Website, http://sevennaturalwonders.org involving twelve (12) tourist attraction sites on the African continent. Tanzania is the only blessed country with most entries in the list: these are Mount Kilimanjaro (top photo), the Ngorongoro Crater (center photo), and the Serengeti National Park (bottom photo).  All Tanzanians and the world at large are sensitized to vote for these three attraction sites.

(Ngorongoro Crater)

In order to ease the voting process, the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) has requested the organizers to establish a special website http://sevennaturalwonders.org/tanzania/ which will direct participants to submit their entries via e-mail vote@sevennaturalwonders.org, bearing the subject title “TANZANIA,” listing the names of the three entries. The competition also allows participants to propose not more than four other tourist attractions which they deem fit for inclusion in the list of the SEVEN NATURAL WONDERS of Africa.

(The Serengeti National Park)

This competition will provide yet another opportunity for Tanzania to identify herself and educate the rest of the world that Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa; the Serengeti Park, famous for the annual spectacular animal migration; and the Ngorongoro Crater, the natural and cultural World Heritage Site; are all located in Tanzania.

Seize this opportunity and vote for the entry of all the Tanzania tourist attractions into the list of the NEW SEVEN NATURAL WONDERS OF AFRICA.

For more information on Tanzania’s tourist attractions visit:  www.tanzaniatourism.go.tz