Tanzania, China pledge for win-win cooperation

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania gives his remarks at the Mwalimu Nyerere International Convention Centre earlier yesterday, during the two-day Official State Visit of H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China.  

 President Kikwete continues with his remarks which he expressed satisfaction of the two countries' continued cooperation since the establishment of diplomatic ties almost fifty years ago.  Right is President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China listens to his remarks.

Directors from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation were also in attendance, listening to delivery speech of H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete.

Ambassador Celestine Mushy (3rd left), Director of the Department of Multilateral Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was among the listeners during the speech.

Foreign Service Officers in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs keenly listening to President Kikwete's speech.

President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China listens to President Kikwete's speech.

Speech Deliverance by H.E. President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China

H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of China delivers his speech, highlighting his appreciation of longstanding relation that existed between Tanzania and China nearing fifty years and his countries view on Afro-China relations.

President Xi Jinping continues with his speech while President Jakaya Mrish Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania keenly listens to the speech.  During his speech, President Xi Jinping also pledged the continued cooperation with Tanzania in key areas such as education, health, press, science and technology and culture.   

Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki (2nd left), Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation listens to the anxiously anticipated speech delivery of President Xi Jinping. 

Distinguished guests keenly listening to President Xi Jinping's speech. 

  

Some Members of Parliamentary listening to President Xin Jinping as he delivers his speech.

Other attendees during the speech, that included IPP Media CEO and Chairman, Mr. Reginald Mengi (2nd left) and Foreign Service Officers in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Ambassador Vincent Kibwana (first right), Director of the Department of Africa in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also was in the audience listening to the speech delivered by President Xi Jinping.

Distinguished guests that included Members of Parliament all listening to the delivery of President Xi Jinping's speech.  

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

The Mwalimu Nyerere International Convention Centre Key-Handover Ceremony

Center stage where the key-handover ceremony is about to take place.

Hon. Minister Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, who was also a Master of Ceremony, welcomes distinguished guests before the key-handover ceremony of the Mwalimu Nyerere International Convention Centre takes place between H.E. President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China and H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania.  The Convention Centre was built in support of the Chinese Government. 

President Kikwete (right) and President Xi Jinping (left) listening to Minister Bernard K. Membe.

President Kikwete holding high the symbolic key that was presented to him by President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, during the key-handover ceremony of the Mwalimu Nyerere International Convention Centre, built by the support of the Chinese Government. 

Chief of Protocol, Ambassador Mohamed Juma Maharage, walking off the stage with the key in custody after the handover ceremony between the Presidents. 

Listening on is Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.

Listening on is Mr. John M. Haule (right), Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and Ambassador Rajab Gamaha (3rd right), Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.

Ambassador Irene Kasyanju (left), Director of Legal Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and Mr. Omary Mjenga (right), former Country Representative for the United Nations Office for Projects Services in Sierra Leone (UNOPS) were also in attendance.

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

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