The Commonwealth Youth Forum 2013 kicks off

Flags representing Commonwealth member countries. 

President Mahinda Rajapaksa of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka gives his opening remarks during the Commonwealth Youth Forum 2013 Opening Ceremony.  The Commonwealth Youth Forum 2013 runs from 10th through 14th November 2013 in Hambantota, Sri Lanka.  

The Commonwealth Secretary-General presents opening remarks at the Commonwealth Youth Forum 2013 Opening Ceremony, Hambantota, Sri Lanka.  

Commonwealth Youth Forum 2013 Opening Ceremony, Hambantota Sri Lanka 

Some entertainment.

Commonwealth Youth Forum 2013 Opening Ceremony, Hambantota, Sri Lanka 

Commonwealth Youth Forum 2013 Opening Ceremony, Hambantota, Sri Lanka. 

Some members of audience during the Commonwealth Youth Forum 2013 Opening Ceremony. 

From left to right: Layne Robinson of the Commonwealth Secretariat Youth Affairs Division; Commonwealth Youth Worker Award Pacific Regional Winner Joanne Dorres; Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba; Africa Regional Winner Nelly Shella Tchaptcheut Yonga; Asia Regional Winner Priyadharshanie Ariyaratne; Caribbean Regional Winner Alex Foster; and Katherine Ellis, Director of the Commonwealth Secretariat Youth Affairs Division.

Group photo of President Mahinda Rajapaksa of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka together with the Commonwealth Secretariat during the Commonwealth Youth Forum 2013 Opening Ceremony that was held on 10th November 2013 in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. 

All photos courtesy of the Commonwealth Secretariat. 

Tanzania is set to participate in the CHOGM 2013

Hon. Minister Bernard K. Membe (MP), exchanges views with Ambassador Peter Kallaghe, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania in London with accreditation to the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and the Commonwealth, during a preparatory meeting with the Tanzania delegation for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).  The meeting was held earlier today at the Hilton Colombo Hotel in Colombo City, Sri Lanka.  

H.E. Ambassador John William Herbert Kijazi (right), High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania in India with accreditation to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka gives his opening remarks during the meeting with Minister Membe (center).  Also in the photo is Ambassador Kallaghe (left). 

The meeting continues with Hon. Minister Membe going over various programs.  In the photo are Ambassador Celestine Mushy (right), Director of the Department of Multilateral Cooperation and Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki (left), Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia both from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.  Also in the photo is Ms. Julieth Kairuki, Executive Director of the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC).

Chief Secretary Ambassador Ombeni Y. Sefue (center), holds a preparatory meeting yesterday November 10, 2013 in time to participate in the Senior Officials Meeting from 11-12 November in Colombo, Sri Lanka.  Also in the meeting is Ms. Eva Ng'itu (left), Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Mr. Baraka Luvanda (right), Coordinator in the office of Chief Secretary.  Others are Mr. Kaijage (2nd left), Cabinet Under-secretary (President's Office), Ambassador Peter Kallaghe (3rd left), High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania in London accredited to the United Kingdom, to the Republic of Ireland and the Commonwealth, and Mr. Amos Msanjila, Minister Counselor in the Tanzania High Commission in London.    

Tanzania is set to participate in the CHOGM 2013

By TAGIE DAISY MWAKAWAGO

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Tanzania is set to participate in this year’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 15-17 November, 2013.  H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania is expected to participate along with other world dignitaries from the Commonwealth countries.

The President will be accompanied by Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation who has arrived today in Colombo City, in time to participate in the Ministerial level meeting, set to begin 13-14 November 2013.  Others include Hon. William Mgimwa (MP), Minister for Finance, Hon. Abdallah Kigoda (MP), Minister for Industry and Trade, Hon. Mwinyihaji Makame (MP), Minister of State – Zanzibar, Chief Secretary Ambassador Ombeni Y. Sefue and other Senior Government Officials.

The Meeting will begin with the Commonwealth Youth Forum from 10-14 November as well as the Commonwealth People’s Forum on the same dates; the Senior Officials Meeting from 11-12 November; the Commonwealth Business Forum from 12-14 November and Foreign Ministers’ meeting from 13-14 November 2013.  The Commonwealth Leaders are scheduled to meet from 15 to 17 November, 2013.

While in Sri Lanka, Tanzania delegation is expected to attend the Commonwealth Leaders’ meeting, the Business Forum, Youth Forum and the two roundtable discussions with topic of opportunities available in Tanzania and how public and private sectors can collaborate to strengthen economic cooperation.

Describing their anticipation for this Meeting, President Mahinda Rajapaksa of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka says “as the host country, we look forward to sharing experiences in areas of collective interest, including rural development, youth empowerment and people-centered socio-economic growth within our Commonwealth family, and engaging with all members to achieve a significant outcome.”  President Rajapaksa, is now the Chairperson-in-office for a biennial period as a country host, replacing Australia who held the CHOGM Chairperson position since 2011.

The Commonwealth Leaders meet every two years to deliberate on ways to find solutions and initiatives to the national and global challenges in order to continue to serve the world better. CHOGM brings together political leaders, a wide spectrum of civil society, the youth, business communities and others who share the vision of this global summit. Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of the Commonwealth is an active participant of all meetings since 1973. 

The Meetings typically focus on a range of global issues, including international peace and security, democracy, climate change, multilateral trade issues, good governance, sustainable development, small states, debt management, education, environment, gender equality, health, human rights, information and communication technology, and youth affairs.

The Commonwealth is home to two billion citizens of all faiths and ethnicities and includes a wide diversity of the global population, from the world’s largest to the smallest, the developed and developing nations.  Member countries come from six regions of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the South Pacific. These biennial meetings serve as the principal policy and decision-making forum that guides the strategic direction of the association.

End. 

Tanzania mourns for the Philippines' Typhoon Yolanda catastrophe

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania has sent a condolence message to the President of the Philippines, H.E. Benigno S. Aquino III, following the Typhoon Yolanda that has hit the Philippines causing loss of lives and damage to properties. 

The Message reads as follows:

“Your Excellency,

Benigno S. Aquino III,

President of the Philippines,

Manila, PHILIPPINES.

I am deeply saddened by the devastating effects of the Typhoon Yolanda that has hit the Philippines causing loss of lives and damage to properties.

On behalf of the Government and the People of the United Republic of Tanzania, I extend to you and through you to the people of the Philippines, our heartfelt sympathy and condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved familiesduring this difficult period, and we also wish the survivors full and speed recovery.

The people of Tanzania are optimistic of the preparedness and solidarity of the people of the Philippines during this hard time.

Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA”

 

ISSUED BY: 

THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, 

DAR ES SALAAM.

09^TH NOVEMBER, 2013

Kenya yaipongeza Tanzania kwa msimamo wake kuhusu Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki

Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (Mb.) akimtambulisha Mhe. Amina Mohammed, Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Kenya kwa Waandishi wa Habari (hawapo pichani) wakati wa pamoja Mkutano na Waandishi hao kuhusu pongezi za Serikali ya Kenya kwa hotuba ya Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mhe. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete aliyoitoa hivi karibuni kupitia Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania. Katika hotuba hiyo Mhe. Rais Kikwete alieleza msimamo wa Tanzania wa kutojitoa katika Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki (EAC).

Waandishi kutoka Vyombo mbalimbali vya habari wakimsikiliza Mhe. Membe (hayupo pichani)

Mhe. Mohammed akisisitiza jambo wakati wa mkutano wa pamoja na waandishi wa habari huku Mhe. Membe akisikiliza.

Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. John haule (wa pili kulia) akimsikiliza Mhe. Mohammed (hayupo pichani) alipozungumza na Waandishi wa Habari kuhusu pongezi za Serikali ya Kenya kwa Tanzania. Wengine katika picha ni Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa,Balozi Celestine Mushy (kushoto), Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Afrika, Balozi Vincent Kibwana (wa pili kushoto) na Mjumbe kutoka Kenya.

Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Ulaya na Amerika katika Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Balozi Dora Msechu (katikati), Kaimu Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Ushirikiano wa Kikanda, Bw. Robert Kahendaguza (kushoto), Mjumbe kutoka Kenya na Bw. Mkumbwa Ally (mwenye koti jeusi), Kaimu Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Mawasiliano Serikalini wakati wa Mkutano kati ya Mhe. Membe na Mhe. Mohammed na Waandishi wa Habari (hawapo pichani)

Mhe. Membe akiagana na Mhe. Mohammed mara baada ya kukutana na Waandishi wa Habari.

Waandishi wa Habari kazini.

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KENYA YAIPONGEZA TANZANIA KWA MSIMAMO WAKE KATIKA JUMUIYA YA AFRIKA MASHARIKI

Serikali ya Kenya imetoa pongezi nyingi na shukrani kwa hotuba iliyotolewa hivi karibuni na Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mhe. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete kuhusu nafasi ya Tanzania katika Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki (EAC).

Katika hotuba yake kwa Wabunge wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania aliyoitoa tarehe 7 Novemba, 2013 mjini Dodoma, Mhe. Rais Kikwete alisema kuwa Tanzania haina nia wala mpango wa kujitoa katika Jumuiya hiyo pamoja na kwamba baadhi ya nchi wanachama wa Jumuiya hiyo ikiwemo Kenya wamekuwa wakifanya vikao pasipo kuishirikisha Tanzania.

Pongezi za Kenya ambayo ni nchi ya kwanza kwa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki kuipongeza Tanzania, ziliwasilishwa nchini na Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa nchi hiyo, Mhe. Bibi Amina Mohammed ambaye aliwasili nchini tarehe 08 Novemba, 2013 kama Mjumbe Maalum wa Mhe. Uhuru Kenyatta, Rais wa Jamhuri ya Kenya.

Katika mkutano wa pamoja na Waandishi wa Habari Mhe.Mohammed ambaye alisindikizwa na Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa wa Tanzania, Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (Mb.) alisema kuwa, Serikali ya Kenya imeridhika na hotuba iliyotolewa na Mhe. Rais Kikwete na wameisoma kwa makini na kuielewa kikamilifu na wanashukuru sana kwa hotuba hiyo kwani ni faraja kubwa kwao kuwa Tanzania bado ni mwananchama hai wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki.

“Kenya imefurahi na kuridhika na hotuba ya Mhe. Rais Kikwete kwani Tanzania na Kenya zimetoka mbali pamoja. Pia ni waanzilishi wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki, hivyo Kenya inaamini kuwa, tutaendelea kujenga Jumuiya hii kwa pamoja na kuendelea kuwa majirani wazuri ili kukuza uchumi kwa pamoja na kuwaletea maendeleo wananchi wa nchi zetu”, alisema Mhe. Mohammed.

Mhe. Mohammed aliongeza kuwa anawashukuru Watanzania kwa kumuunga mkono Mhe. Rais Kikwete kwa hotuba yake na hiyo inaonyesha umoja uliopo hapa nchini. “Tunawashukuru sana Watanzania kwa kumuunga mkono Rais Kikwete na hii inadhihirisha umoja na mshikamano uliopo baina ya Watanzania na Serikali yao,”aliongeza Bibi Mohammed.

Akizungumzia vikao vinavyoendelea kati ya nchi tatu za Kenya, Uganda na Rwanda, Mhe. Mohammed alifafanua kuwa, Tanzania haijatengwa na haiwezi kutengwa na kwamba masuala yote yanayojadiliwa katika vikao hivyo hayako nje ya Mkataba na Itifaki za Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki.

Aidha, Mhe. Mohammed alitumia pia fursa hiyo kuishukuru Tanzania kwa kuwa mstari wa mbele katika  kuiunga mkono nchi yake katika kesi inayowakabili Rais na Makamu wa Rais wan chi hiyo huko Mahakama ya Kimataifa ya Makosa ya Jinai (ICC). Alieleza kuwa, Tanzania ni miongoni mwa nchi zinazounga mkono kesi hiyo iahirishwe hadi mwishoni mwa mwaka 2014 ili kutoa nafasi kwa Viongozi hao kuwatumikia wananchi waliowachagua.

“Tunaishukuru sana Tanzania kwa kuwa mstari wa mbele katika kuiunga mkono Kenya katika suala linalowakabili  viongozi wetu la  kushitakiwa ICC. Tumaamini kabisa kuwa hatuwezi kumaliza kesi hiyo wala kupata kibali (deferral) cha kesi hiyo kusogezwa mbele bila kuungwa mkono na nchi kama Tanzania” alisisitiza Mhe. Mohammed.

Awali akimkaribisha Bibi Mohammed kuzungumza na Waandishi wa Habari, Mhe. Membe alisema kuwa Serikali ya Tanzania imefurahishwa sana na ziara  ya Ujumbe huo mzito kutoka Kenya na Tanzania inazipokea kwa mikono miwili pongezi hizo za Kenya kwa Rais Kikwete na kwa Watanzania kwa ujumla. 

Kuhusu suala la viongozi wa Kenya kupelekwa ICC, Mhe. Membe alisema kuwa, Tanzania bado inaunga mkono maamuzi yaliyofikiwa na Nchi Wanachama wa Umoja wa Afrika (AU) ya kuitaka Jumuiya ya Kimataifa kuahirisha kesi hizo kwa kipindi cha mwaka mmoja ili kuwapa nafasi Viongozi hao kukamilisha baadhi ya mambo waliyojipangia kuyatekeleza kwa  nchi yao.

“Tunashukuru Mwendesha Mashitaka wa ICC ametoa tamko la dharura kwa kesi dhidi ya Rais Kenyatta kuanza kusikilizwa tarehe 5 Februari, 2014 badala ya tarehe 12 Desemba, 2013. Hata hivyo bado tunaiomba Jumuiya ya Kimataifa kupitia Baraza la Usalama la Umoja wa Mataifa kusogeza mbele kesi hiyo kwa mwaka mmoja hadi mwishoni mwa mwaka 2014 ili kutoa nafasi kwa Viongozi hawa kuitumikia nchi yao kikamilifu kwani tunaamini katika kipindi hicho Serikali ya Kenya itakamilisha mengi” alisisitiza Mhe.  Membe.

Mhe. Membe aliongeza kuwa, kulingana na kauli ya Mhe. Mohammed alipozungumza nae, migogoro ya Kenya iliyotokea baada ya uchaguzi wa mwaka 2007 imetatuliwa kwa asilimia 75, ambapo baadhi  ya wahusika wamepatiwa ardhi, watuhumiwa wamepelekwa mahakamani na baadhi yao wamepewa fidia kutokana na madhara mbalimbali waliyoyapata. “Tanzania ipo pamoja na Kenya na ipo kuhakikisha Serikali hiyo inatawalika kwa kuwapa nafasi viongozi waliochaguliwa na wananchi kuongoza”, alisema Mhe. Membe.

Mkutano wa pamoja na Waandishi wa Habari kati ya Mhe. Membe na Mhe. Mohammed ulifanyika katika Hoteli ya Hyatt Regency Kilimanjaro jijini Dar es Salaam na kuhudhuriwa pia na Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Bw. John Haule na Maafisa Waandamizi kutoka Serikali zote mbili.

-MWISHO-

Mhe. Membe akutana na Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Kenya

Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (Mb.) akiwa katika mazungumzo  na Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Kenya, Mhe. Amina Mohammed (hayupo pichani) ambaye alifika nchini tarehe 8 Novemba, 2013 kama Mjumbe Maalum wa Rais wa Kenya, Mhe. Uhuru Kenyatta kuja kutoa pongezi kwa hotuba ya Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mhe. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete aliyoitoa hivi karibuni Bungeni kuhusu msimamo wa Tanzania katika Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki. Mhe. Membe na Mhe. Mohammed pia walijadili  masuala mengine ya ushirikiano kati ya nchi hizi mbili. 

Mhe. Mohammed (katikati) na Ujumbe wake wakimsikiliza Mhe. Membe (hayupo pichani) alipozungumza nao.

  Mhe. Membe (Mb.) akiendelea na mazungumzo huku Mhe. Mohammed na Ujumbe wake wakimsikiliza. Wengine katika picha waliofuatana na Mhe. Membe ni Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Bw. John Haule (kulia kwa Mhe. Membe), Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Afrika katika Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Balozi Vincent Kibwana ( wa kwanza kulia), Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Ulaya na Amerika, Balozi Dora Msechu na Kaimu Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Ushirikiano wa Kikanda, Bw. Robert Kahendaguza.

Mhe. Mohammed (katikati) nae akielezea dhumuni la ziara yake hapa nchini

Mhe. Membe na Ujumbe wake wakimsikiliza Mhe. Mohammed (hayupo pichani)

Bw. Togolani Mavura (kulia), Katibu wa Waziri Membe na Bw. Leonce Bilauri, Afisa Mambo ya Nje wakisikiliza kwa makini mazungumzo yaliyokuwa yakiendelea kati ya Mhe. Membe na Mhe. Mohammed (hawapo pichani)

Hotuba ya Mhe. Rais Kikwete, Bungeni mjini Dodoma

Mhe. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (kushoto), Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania akilihutubia Bunge leo mjini Dodoma.  Kulia ni Mhe. Anna Makinda, Spika wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania.  

Balozi Kasyanju akutana na Msimamizi wa Mahakama mbadala ya ICTR

Mkurugenzi wa Kitengo cha Sheria katika Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Balozi Irene Kasyanju akisalimiana na Bw. Samuel Akorimo, Afisa Msimamizi wa Mahakama iliyorithi shughuli za iliyokuwa Mahakama ya Kimataifa ya Mauaji ya Kimbari ya Rwanda (ICTR) ya mjini Arusha. Bw. Akorimo alifika Wizarani kwa ajili ya kuzungumzia masuala mbalimbali ya ushirikiano kati ya Mahakama hiyo na Wizara. Wanaoshuhudia ni Bw. Tiyarijana Mphepo, Afisa alifyefuatana na Bw. Akorimo na Bw. Benedict Msuya, Afisa Mambo ya Nje.



Bw. Akorimo akisaini Kitabu cha Wageni mara baada ya kuwasili Wizarani huku Bw. Mphepo akishuhudia.



Bw. Akorimo akizungumza na Balozi Kasyanju  kuhusu majukumu ya Mahakama hiyo.

Balozi Kasyanju akizungumza na  Bw. Akorimo huku Maafisa wakinukuu mazungumzo hayo.

 

 

Picha na Reginald Philip 

 




 




MHE. WAZIRI MEMBE KATIKA MAZUNGUMZO NA KIPINDI MAALUM CHA CHANNEL TEN

TANZANIA NA SINTOFAHAMU JUU YA JUMUIYA YA EAC

Balozi Kamala ateuliwa kuwa Mjumbe wa Troika ya Mabalozi wa Afrika, Karibiani na Pacific (ACP)

 

Balozi wa Tanzania Jumuiya ya Ulaya, Dr. Diodorus Buberwa Kamala (kulia) akizungumza na Balozi wa Sudan Jumuiya ya Ulaya Mhe. Fidail Eltigani.  Balozi Eltigani alifika ofisi za Ubalozi wa Tanzania Jumuiya ya Ulaya – Brussels kumweleza Mhe. Balozi Kamala kuhusu uamuzi wa Mabalozi wa ACP kanda ya mashariki wa kumteua kuingia kwenye Troika ya Mabalozi wa Afrika, Karibiani na Pacific.  Balozi Kamala atakaa kwenye Troika kwa kipindi cha miezi kumi na nane (18) na kuanzia Januari 2014 atakuwa mwenyekiti wa Kamati ya Mabalozi wa Afrika, Karibiani na Pacific – Brussels. 

Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam presents Letters of Credence

H.E. Vo Thanh Nam, Ambassador Designate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam signs visitors book upon his arrival at the State House ready to present Letters of Credence to H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania today in Dar es Salaam. 

Ambassador Designate Vo Thanh Nam presents Letters of Credence to President Kikwete.

President Kikwete congratulates H.E. Vo Thanh Nam, new Ambassador of Vietnam to the United Republic of Tanzania after he presented his Letters of Credence. 

Ambassador Vo Thanh Nam greets Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki (left), Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation. 

Ambassador Vo Thanh Nam greets Mr. Adam Isara, Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.  

President Kikwete in a discussion with Ambassador Vo Thanh Nam on areas of cooperation between the two countries including agriculture, fisheries and maritime transport. 

Listening on are Mr. Lumbila Fyataga (right), Deputy Private Assistant to the President, Mr. Adam Isara (2nd right), Foreign Service Officer, Dr. Hamisi Mwinyimvua, Personal Assistant and Economic Adviser to the President, and Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki (left), Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation. 

Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki (left) exchanges views with with Dr. Hamisi Mwinyimvua about economic cooperation between Tanzania and Vietnam. 

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania holding books, gifted by Ambassador Von Thanh Nam.

The Brass Band playing the National Anthem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Observing the National Anthem are Chief of Protocol Ambassador Mohammed Maharage Juma (right), Ambassador Vo Thanh Nam of Vietnam and  Mr. Shabban Gurumo (left), State House Comptroller.

Also during the Brass Band ceremony were Foreign Service Officers from the Embassy of the Vietnam and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation. 

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago