AU: Madagascar on right track to end Political Impasse

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania gives his opening remarks earlier today during the 368th Ministerial Meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council in Serena Hotel, in Dar es Salaam.  Second right is H.E. Ramtane Lamamra, AU Commissioner for Peace and Security and Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) (1st right), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.  

Listening to President Kikwete's opening remarks were Dr. Joram Biswaro, Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania in Ethiopia (1st left) and Ambassador Maharage Juma, Chief of Protocol.  

Distinguished guests during the 368th Ministerial Meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council and Members of the Diplomatic Corps.

President Kikwete in a brief discussion with Hon. Membe.

H.E. Ramtane Lamamra, AU Commissioner for Peace and Security gives his remarks during the 368th Ministerial Meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council.

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-opertaion gives his remarks during the 368th Ministerial Meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council.

Ambassador Liberata Mulamula (center), Ambassador Vincent Kibwana (left) and Premi Kibanga observing to Tanzania National Anthem playing in the background by the Brass Band (not in the photo) during the opening ceremony of the 368th Ministerial Meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council.

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (front- 2nd left) walking together with Ambassador Liberata Mulamula (right), his Senior Advisor (Diplomatic Affairs) and Ambassador Joram Biswaro.

H.E. President Kikwete (center) shares a light moment with Hon. Membe and H.E. Lamamra, AU Commissioner for Peace and Security. 

President Kikwete in a group photo with distinguished members of the AU Peace and Security Council. 

President Kikwete addresses members of media. 

AU:  Madagascar on right track to end

 Political Impasse

  

By Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

“We must have a mindset of peace and security within our regions. We must not waver,” said President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania, urging his fellow Africans to uphold principles of democracy and build a strong foundation that can keep and maintain stability within the Continent.

President Kikwete gave his opening remarks earlier today during the 368th Ministerial Meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council, where he thanked the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Her Excellency Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, for her admirable leadership and for enabling this meeting to take place for the first time in Tanzania since the establishment of the AU Peace and Security Council in 2004. 

During his remarks, President Kikwete, who is also the Chairperson of the Southern African Development Cooperation (SADC) – Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, stated that AU has been a driving force in promoting peace within the continent, and that the time has come to strengthen its framework in order to act swiftly whenever crises arise. 

This year marks 50 years Anniversary of the Organisation of African Union (now African Union) where Africa has seen significant step towards peace and stability since its independence.  President Kikwete said that such positive shift results from the active engagement of the AU and regional economic communities where peace and security challenges have been addressed progressively.

“We must stay the cause and guard against divisive politics based on ethnicity, regionalism or religion,” asserted President Kikwete, adding that those who enter into office by force or undemocratic mean shall not be tolerated.

Speaking on the situation in Madagascar, President Kikwete said that SADC-Organ welcomed the decision by both former President Marc Ravalomanana and the current President of the Transition Andry Rajoelina of not contesting in the upcoming presidential election slated for July 2013, pointing that it is a positive step towards a peaceful and democratic elections.

“This is a patriotic commitment that the two leaders have shown, setting aside their own personal interests for the benefit of the people of Madagascar,” said President Kikwete, commending the two leaders and urged them to honor such commitments.

President Kikwete further thanked President Chissano for his tireless efforts and dedication in molding the crumbled political situation in Madagascar.  To the latter, the President also acknowledged the perseverance shown by the collective efforts and unity of the AU, the United Nations, the League of Arab States, the International Organization of La Francophonie as well as the SADC Members in their continuing support and efforts in finding solutions to the crisis in Madagascar.

Speaking earlier, the AU Commissioner for Peace and Security H.E. Ramtane Lamamra stated that Tanzania has been at the forefront in the search for Continental peace and security since its leading role as a Chair of the OAU Liberation Committee, spearheaded by the Late Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere.  He also lauded President Kikwete for his leadership in peace building within the Continent during his time as a Foreign Minister and currently as the President of Tanzania.

For his part, Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation also briefed the AU delegates about the previous SADC decisions on political situation in Madagascar made in December 2012 and January 2013 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  The decisions underscored the importance of the full implementation of the Roadmap set in by the AU and SADC-Troika.  

“We are meeting today to review any implementations of the Roadmap in the hope to secure a peaceful, free and fair election in Madagascar,” said Hon. Membe, speaking on behalf of Tanzania Government which currently sits as a chair of the AU 368th Ministerial Level Meeting of the Peace and Security Council for one month.

He said the Meeting is set to consider a report of the former President Joachim Chissano of Mozambique on the political situation in Madagascar and discuss the interim AU and SADC-Organ sanctions implemented by President Rajoelina.  

The AU member states will also discuss a framework to ensure that constitutional order is restored back in Madagascar.

The 368th Meeting was attended by Ministers and other Representatives from member states of the AU Peace and Security Council that included Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, Congo (Brazzaville), Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Lesotho, Egypt, Mozambique, Nigeria Uganda and Tanzania.  Also the following attended during the opening ceremony:  United States of America, the United Kingdom, International Organizations of Francophone, the European Union and the African Diplomatic Corps.

The meeting is expected to be concluded today later in the evening.

  

 End.

Deputy Minister meets Tanzania Community in Comoro

Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (seated-center), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation yesterday evening met with Tanzania Community (Diaspora) reside in Comoro to exchange views with them on various issues of social and economic development in Tanzania. 

TAARIFA KWA VYOMBO VYA HABARI

TAARIFA KWA VYOMBO VYA HABARI KUHUSU MKUTANO WA MAWAZIRI WA BARAZA LA AMANI NA USALAMA LA UMOJA WA AFRIKA

1.             Mkutano wa Mawaziri wa  Baraza la Amani na Usalama la Umoja wa Afrika (AU) utafanyika hapa Dar Es Salaam tarehe 22 Aprili, 2013. Mkutano huo unatarajiwa kufunguliwa na Mhe. Dkt. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania.

2.             Baraza la Amani na Usalama la Umoja wa Afrika lina wajumbe 15 kutoka kwenye Kanda zote tano za Umoja wa Afrika. Wajumbe hao ni Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, Congo (Barazzaville), Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Guinea, Lesotho, Misri, Msumbiji, Nigeria Uganda na Tanzania.

3.             Baraza hilo litakalokutana  chini ya Uenyekiti wa Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje Na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Bernard Kamillius Membe, litajadili pamoja na mambo mengine, hali ya kisiasa nchini Madagascar ambayo iliathiriwa vibaya na mapinduzi yaliyofanyika nchini humo mwezi Machi, 2009.

4.             Mkutano huo muhimu unatarajiwa kupendekeza mikakati ya kusaidia Madagascar kufanya uchaguzi huru na wa haki mwezi Julai, 2013.

IMETOLEWA NA WIZARA YA MAMBO YA NJE NA USHIRIKIANO WA 

KIMATAIFA, DAR ES SALAAM.

20 APRILI 2013

Mkurugenzi wa Kitengo cha Sheria akutana kwa mazungumzo na Katibu Mtendaji wa Bodi ya AU kuhusu masuala ya Rushwa

Mkurugenzi wa Kitengo cha Sheria katika Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Balozi Irene Kasyanju akimkaribisha Katibu Mtendaji wa Bodi ya Ushauri kuhusu Masuala ya Rushwa ya Umoja wa Afrika (African Union Advisory Board on Corruption-AUABC), Prof. Adolphe Lawson mara baada ya kuwasili Wizarani kwa ajili ya mazungumzo kuhusu  mpango wa kuanzishwa kwa Makao Makuu ya AUABC Mkoani Arusha, Tanzania. Mazungumzo hayo yalifanyika Wizarani tarehe 19 Aprili, 2013.

Balozi Irene Kasyanju akiwa katika mazungumzo na Prof. Lawson.

Prof. Lawson akimweleza jambo Balozi Kasyanju wakati wa mazungumzo yao.

Prof. Lawson (kushoto) akiendelea na mazungumzo na Balozi Kasyanju huku Bw. Benedict Msuya (kulia), Afisa Mambo ya Nje katika Kitengo cha Sheria akinukuu mazungumzo hayo.

Ambassador of Republic of Korea pays a courtesy visit to Hon. Membe

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, welcomes H.E. Ambassador Chung Il (left), Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Tanzania, who had paid a courtesy visit to his office earlier today in Dar es Salaam. 

Hon. Membe welcomes Mr. Seongtak Oh, Deputy Chief of the Republic of Korea Mission in Tanzania.  

Hon. Membe express something during his talk with Ambassador Chung Il of the Republic of Korea Mission in Tanzania.  For years, the two countries have been enjoying friendly diplomatic ties that have extended well beyond political and economic connections, that include education sector which has benefited Tanzanian students through The Korean Government Scholarship Sponsorship.   

Hon. Membe (right) in his discussion earlier today with Ambassador Chung Il (center).  Left is Mr. Seongtak Oh, Deputy Chief of the Republic of Korea Mission in Tanzania.  

Ambassador Chung Il expresses to Hon. Membe his Government's continued commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with Tanzania that have continued to exist for years during their meeting earlier today. 

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

President Kikwete sends a Condolence Message to President Obama

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete has sent a condolence message to H.E. Barack Obama, President of the United States of America following the shocking news of the twin explosions, which occurred in Boston City, causing death to innocent people and severe injuries to many others.

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 shocking news of the two explosions, which occurred in Boston City, causing death to innocent people and severe injuries to many others.

On behalf of the Government and People of the United Republic of Tanzania, and on my own behalf, I wish to convey my heartfelt condolences to You, and through you to the Government and the People of the United States of America, for this cowardly act.

At this moment of distress, we share your pain for the loss of life and destruction of property. We wish quick recovery to the injured. Our prayers to the families of the deceased.

Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA’’

Issued by: 

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-

operation,

Dar es Salaam.

18^th April, 2013

Mkurugenzi wa Asia na Australasia akutana kwa mazungumzo na Balozi wa China hapa nchini

Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Asia na Australasia katika Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Balozi Mbelwa Kairuki akiongea na Mhe. Lv Youqing, Balozi wa China hapa nchini masuala mbalimbali ya ushirikiano kati ya Tanzania na China ikiwa ni pamoja na matarajio ya nchi hizi mbili baada ya ziara ya Rais wa China, Xi Jinping aliyoifanya hapa nchini mwezi Machi, 2013.

Balozi wa China hapa nchini Lv Youqing akifafanua jambo kwa Balozi Kairuki wakati wa mazungumzo yao.

Balozi Kairuki na Balozi Lv Youqing wakiendelea na mazungumzo huku wajumbe waliofuatana nao wakisikiliza. Kulia ni Bw. Medard Ngaiza, Afisa Mambo ya Nje kutoka Idara ya Asia na Australasia. Wengine ni Bi. Fang Wang, Afisa katika Ubalozi wa China na Bw. Lin Zhiyong (kushoto kwa Bi. Fang), Afisa Mkuu wa Ofisi ya Biashara na Uchumi ya Serikali ya China hapa nchini.

Rais Kikwete aambatana na Waziri Membe, Waziri Muhongo na Waziri Kigoda ziarani nchini Uholanzi

Mhe. Rais Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (kushoto), Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na Malkia Beatrix wa Uholanzi na Mkewe Mama Salma Kikwete (kulia), wakati walipomtembelea Malkia huyo katika makazi yake mjini Hague jana.  Rais Kikwete yupo nchini Uholanzi kwa ziara ya siku mbili. 

Mhe. Rais Kikwete akikaribishwa na Mhe. Frans Timmermans, Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Uholanzi kwa ajili ya mazungumzo rasmi katika makazi rasmi ya Waziri Mkuu wa Nchi hiyo jana mjini Hague. 

Rais Kikwete (wa pili kulia), akiongoza ujumbe wa Serikali kutoka Tanzania katika mazungumzo na Mhe. Frans Timmermans, Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Uholanzi jana mjini Hague.  Ujumbe wa Tanzania ulijumuisha Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (Mb) (kulia), Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mama Salma Kikwete (wa tatu kulia), Mhe. Prof. Sospeter Muhongo (wa nne kulia), Waziri wa Nishati na Madini, Mhe. Dkt. Abdallah Kigoda (wa tano kulia), Waziri wa Viwanda na Biashara, Bw. Lumbila Fyataga (wa sita kulia), Naibu Msaidizi wa Rais Kikwete, na Balozi Dora Msechu (wa saba kulia), Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Ulaya na America katika Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa. 

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