The new British High Commissioner presents Letters of Credence

 H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania receives Letters of Credence from the new British High Commissioner Dianna Patricia Melrose to the United Republic of Tanzania in the States House, in Dar es Salaam. 

Witnessing the special occasion were Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) (right), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and Ambassador Dora Msechu, Director of the Department of Europe and Americas in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

President Kikwete in discussion with Ambassador Melrose.

Listening on is the Honorable Minister Membe (left), Mr. Fyataga (center), Private Secretary to the President and Ambassador Dora Msechu.

Ambassador Melrose signing the guest book at the State House.

The Brass Band playing the British National Anthem. 

Ambassador Melrose (center) observing the National Anthem.  Also in the photo is Mr. Andrew Mwandembwa (right), Acting Chief of Protocol and Mr. Shabani Gurumo, the State House Comptroller. 

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Prof. Anna K. Tibaijuka (MP) (left), Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development in a candid talk with Ambassador Dora Msechu, Director of the Department of Europe and Americas in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

President Kikwete receives a Special Message from President of Sudan

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania receiving a Special Message from President Omar al Bashir of Sudan, hand delivered by Dr. Nafie Ali Nafie today at the State House in Dar es Salaam.  

President Kikwete reading the Message. 

Witnessing the occasion is Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) (left), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, together with Ambassador Vincent Kibwana, Director of the Department of Africa in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

President Kikwete together with Government delegation from Sudan. 

Mr. Salvatore Rweyemamu, Director of Communications in President Kikwete's Office.  Also in the photo is Mr. Deogratius Dotto (2nd right), Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

President Kikwete in a group photo with Government Delegation from Sudan that included Dr. Nafie al Nafie. 

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

Mkurugenzi wa Asia akutana na Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa wa Japan

Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Asia na Australasia katika Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Balozi Mbelwa Kairuki (kulia) akizungumza na Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Idara ya Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa katika Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje ya Japan, Bw. Kunio Umeda alipofika Wizarani kwa mazungumzo kuhusu masuala ya ushirikiano kati ya Tanzania na Japan.

 

Bw. Kunio Umeda akiendelea na mazungumzo na Balozi Kairuki.

Balozi Kairuki akimsikiliza Bw. Umeda  wakati wa mazungumzo yao. Wengine katika picha ni Mhe. Masaki Okada  (wa tatu kushoto), Balozi wa Japan hapa nchini, Bw. Naichi Nakashima, Naibu Mkururugenzi wa Idara ya Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa katika Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje ya Japan na kulia ni  Bw. Khatib Makenga, Afisa katika Idara ya Asia na Australasia, Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa.

Mhe. Membe apokea Nakala za Hati za Utambulisho za Balozi Mteule wa Uingereza hapa nchini

Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (Mb.) akipokea Nakala za Hati za Utambulisho kutoka kwa Balozi Mteule wa Uingereza hapa nchini, Mhe. Dianna Melrose. Hafla hiyo fupi ilifanyika Ofisini kwa Mhe. Membe, tarehe 27 Februari, 2013.

Mhe. Waziri Membe akionesha Nakala hizo mara baada ya kuzipokea.

Mhe. Membe akizungumza na Mhe. Melrose masuala mbalimbali ya ushirikiano kati ya Tanzania na Uingereza mara baada ya kupokea Nakala za Hati za Utambulisho za Balozi huyo.

Mhe. Balozi Melrose akimsikiliza Mhe. Membe wakati wa mazungumzo yao. Wengine katika picha ni Balozi Dora Msechu (wa pili kutoka kushoto), Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Ulaya na Amerika, Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa na Bi. Zainab Angovi (kushoto), Afisa katika Idara ya Ulaya na Amerika.

Mhe. Membe akimsikiliza Balozi Melrose alipokuwa akifafanua masuala mbalimbal ya ushirikiano.

Mhe. Membe akiagana na Mhe. Balozi Melrose mara baada ya mazungumzo yao.

Picha ya pamoja.

Hon. Membe holds discussion with the UNHCR Representative

Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) (right), yesterday (February 26, 2013) met with the United Nations Refugees Agency Representative (Tanzania), Ms. Mends-Cole who paid a courtesy visit to discuss strategic direction on refugees local integration.  The two met in the Minister's office located in Dar es Salaam. 

Hon. Membe in discussion with Ms. Mends-Cole (center), UNHCR Representative in the United Republic of Tanzania.  Left is Ms. Melanie Senelle, External Relations Officer for the UNHCR.

  

Mr. Amos (left), a Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ms. Melanie Senelle, External Relations Officer for UNHCR, listening to Hon. Membe's discussion with Ms. Mends-Cole. 

Hon. Membe and Ms. Mends-Cole share a good icebreaker laugh during their meeting yesterday in the Minister's office in Dar es Salaam. 

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation shares a book about Zambia with Ms. Mends-Cole, the UN Refugees Agency at the conclusion of their meeting. 

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

Rais Kikwete akagua Ukumbi wa Mikutano ya Kimataifa mjini Dar es Salaam

  

Rais Dkt.Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete akikagua ukumbi mkubwa wa mikutano multi-purpose conference Hall' uliopo mtaa wa Shaaban Robert jijini Dar es Salaam. Ukumbi huo wa Serikali upo chini ya Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa. 

 Ujenzi wa Ukumbi huo uko katika hatua za mwisho na Rais Kikwete mbali na kuridhishwa na hatua hiyo ametoa maelekezo kwa wahandisi kutenga sehemu maalumu kwa Wapiga picha na waandishi wa habari ili waweze kufanya kazi zao kwa ufanisi. Rais Kikwete pia ameelekeza wahandisi kuweka viti na meza zinazohamishika ili kukidhi matakwa ya mikutano na vikao vya aina mbalimbali (picha na Freddy Maro)

Tanzania and Oman sign Agreement and MoU on Political Consultation Exchange

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) (2nd left), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation together with H.E. Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman signing Agreed Minutes of the Areas for Cooperation between Tanzania and Oman.  The two Ministers also signed Memorandum of Understanding on Political Understanding Exchange, today at Hyatt Regency (Kilimanjaro) Hotel in Dar es Salaam.  Others in the photo are Mr. Benjamin Msuya (left), Legal Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Tanzania) and his counterpart Mr. Isaka (right) from the Sultanate of Oman. 

Hon. Membe and H.E. Abdullah exchanging Agreed Minutes of the Areas for Cooperation that included sectors of agriculture, infrastructure, railway, trade, industry, trade, investment, energy and minerals, livestock production and fisheries development, and others.  The two countries engaged in the first meeting of Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation held for two days from February 24 to 25, 2013 in Hyatt Regency (Kilimanjaro) Hotel in Dar es Salaam.

  

Hon. Membe and H.E. Abdullah shake hands, cementing further economic and political cooperation between the two countries.

Hon. Membe and H.E. Abdullah exchanging Memorandum of Understanding between the United Republic of Tanzania and the Sultanate of Oman on Political Consultation Exchange.

Delegates from both countries that comprised of Government and Private Sectors  were in attendance to witness the signing of Agreed Minutes and the MoU on Political Consultation Exchange .

Mr. John M. Haule (2nd right), Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation exchanges views with Ambassador Simba Yahya (right), Director of the Department of Middle East in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  Also in the photo is H.E. Ali Ahmed Saleh (left), Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to Oman welcomes H.E. Abdullah.

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) (left), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation presents a gift of a mural depicting parts of Zanzibar's buildings and streets to H.E. Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman.  

A group photo with Delegates comprised of both Government and Private Sectors from both countries.  Standing in the front role is Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) (left - 1st row), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and H.E. Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah (right - 1st row), Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman.  

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

Mhe. Membe akutana kwa mazungumzo na Naibu Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa China

Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (Mb.) (kushoto) akiwa na Naibu wake Mhe. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (Mb.) walipokutana kwa mazungumzo  na ujumbe kutoka Jamhuri ya Watu wa China ukiongozwa na Naibu Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa nchi hiyo Mhe. Zhai Jun (hayupo pichani)

Mhe. Membe na Mhe. Maalim wakiendelea na mazungumzo na ujumbe huo kutoka China kuhusu masuala mbalimbali ya ushirikiano kati ya Tanzania na China. Kulia kwa Mhe. Membe ni Balozi Rajabu Gamaha, Naibu Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa.

Mhe. Zhai Jun (katikati), Naibu Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Jamhuri ya Watu wa China akimsikiliza Mhe. Membe (hayupo pichani) wakati wa mazungumzo yao. Wengine katika picha ni Mhe. Lu Youqing (kulia), Balozi wa China hapa nchini na Bi. Zhang Jing, Mkalimani wa ujumbe huo.

Mhe. Zhai Jun, Naibu Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa China akizungumza na Mhe. Membe (hayupo pichani) na wajumbe wengine.

Mhe. Membe na Mhe. Maalim wakimsikiliza Mhe. Zhai Jun (hayupo pichani) wakati wa mazungumzo yao. Wengine katika picha ni Wajumbe  wa Tanzania wakati wa mazungumzo hayo.

Mhe. Membe akisisitiza jambo wakati wa mazungumzo hayo huku Mhe Zhai Jun na wajumbe wengine wakisikiliza

Wajumbe wa China na Tanzania kwa pamoja wakimsikiliza Mhe. Membe wakati wa mazungumzo hayo.

Wajumbe wengine wa Tanzania waliokuwepo kwenye mazungumzo hayo. Kulia ni Bw. Assah Mwambene, Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Habari katika Wizara ya Habari, Vijana, Utamaduni na Michezo.

Mhe. Membe akimsindikiza Mhe. Zhai Jun mara baada ya mazungumzo yao

Mhe. Membe akiagana na Mhe. Zhai Jun.

Mhe. Membe akiteta jambo na Balozi Lu Youqing mara baada ya mazungumzo huku Mhe. Maalim akisikiliza kwa makini.

Tanzania pledges to help restore peace in DRC

Tanzania pledges to help restore peace in DRC

By DAILY NEWS Reporter 


PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete has assured the international community that Tanzania will play its part in making sure that peace prevails in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Speaking during the signing ceremony of the peace deal of the DRC held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Kikwete said the people of the DRC had suffered for too long.

He insisted that they now deserve a break. Leaders from Africa's Great Lakes Region nations signed a new peace deal aimed at bringing stability to the war-torn east of the DRC and will enable the countries to send a collective total of 2,500 troops to DRC.

"The signatures we have just appended to the Framework are a solemn undertaking and commitment to deliver on the aspirations of the people of DRC and the Great Lakes Region for peace, security, stability and cooperation.

"On behalf of the government and people of the United Republic of Tanzania, I promise that we will play our part accordingly," the president noted. He stressed that people of DRC needed peace and security so they pursue economic development activities.

"They deserve to live a better life; a life where their safety and security is assured and guaranteed; a life where they pre-occupy themselves with more important things for improving their living conditions," the president told the gathering.

President Kikwete also commended the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr Ban Kimoon, for the great initiative and the AU Commission Chairperson, Ms Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, for the leadership which made this deal possible. Ban Ki-moon, the UN secretary- general, witnessed the signing on Sunday at the African Union's headquarters in Addis Ababa.

The presidents of the DRC, Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia either attended or delegated the power to sign the deal. According to the UN, the "peace framework agreement" could lead to the creation of a special UN intervention brigade in eastern DRC to combat rebel groups and renew political efforts.

Reports from Mugunga camp for internally displaced persons outside Goma, said people were optimistic that the agreement was the beginning of something. Mugunga is host to tens of thousands of Congolese people who had to flee their homes following violence in the east in November 2012.

The DRC's mineral-rich east has been ravaged by numerous armed groups, with new rebel movements spawned on a regular basis, some of them with backing from neighbouring countries. The latest surge in violence was in 2012 and culminated in the rebel March 23 Movement (M23) force briefly seizing the key town of Goma last November.

M23, which was not invited to yesterday's event, was founded by former fighters of an ethnic-Tutsi rebel group whose members were integrated into the regular army under a peace deal whose terms they claim were never fully delivered. The group's main demand now is the full implementation of a peace accord signed on March 23, 2009.

M23 controls part of Rutshuru region, an unstable but fertile territory that lies in mineral-rich North Kivu province and borders on Rwanda and Uganda. Several of its leaders have been hit by UN sanctions over alleged atrocities. The group has been accused of raping women and girls, using child soldiers and killing civilians. Peace talks have been held in Uganda, but so far have made little headway.