Ubalozi wa Tanzania nchini Comoro washiriki uangalizi wa uchaguzi Kisiwani Anjouan

Mkuu wa Utawala katika Ubalozi wa Tanzania nchini Comoro, Bw. Mudrick Soragha akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na Meya wa Mji wa Mrigou, Bw. Abdul  Latif wakati Bw. Soragha alipoongoza ujumbe wa Ubalozi kwenye Uchaguzi kwenye Kisiwa cha Anjouan.

Mmoja wa Wagombea kwenye uchaguzi huo Bw. Azali Othman (katikati) akiwa na timu yake kwenye Kampeni

Bw. Soragha (kulia) na Bw. Thabit Khamis wakiwa kwenye moja ya maeneo ya kampeni

Bw. Soragha na Wajumbe wengine kutoka Ubalozini wakiwa katika picha ya pamoja na Meya wa Mji wa Sima, Bw. Abdallah Abdou (wa pili kulia)

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Ubalozi wa Tanzania Visiwani Comoro umeshiriki katika zoezi la uangalizi wa uchaguzi wa marejeo katika Kisiwa Anjouan. Uchaguzi huo unafanyika kufuatia Mahakama ya Katiba Visiwani Comoro kutoa amri ya kurejewa kwa uchaguzi wa majimbo 15 ambayo uchaguzi wake ulikumbwa na sintofahamu tarehe 10 Aprili 2016 ambapo zaidi ya wananchi 6305 kutoka Kisiwa hicho walishindwa kutekeleza haki yao ya msingi ya kuchagua viongozi wao.

Maeneo yanayorejea uchaguzi huo ni Mramani, Niamboimro, Mrijou, Bambini, Mjimandra na Bougoueni. 

Kwa kutambua umuhimu wa chaguzi hizi, Ubalozi wa Tanzania kama moja wapo ya nchi inayowakilisha jumuiya ya kimataifa iliyopo Comoro imetuma ujumbe unaoongozwa na Bw. Mudrick Soragha,  Mkuu wa Utawala na Fedha kwa lengo la kujiridhisha na kujionea hali halisi ya namna mchakato huo utakavyokuwa. Ikumbukwe kwamba Tanzania ina mahusiano ya muda mrefu na Muungano wa Visiwa vya Comoro.

Mahusiano hayo yalipata nguvu zaidi baada ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania kuwa mstari wa mbele katika Operesheni ya Kukikomboa Kisiwa cha Anjoun kutoka kwenye mikono ya mvamizi Kanali. Mohammed Bacar mwaka 2008 na kufanikiwa kukirejesha kisiwa hicho katika Umoja wa Visiwa vya Comoro.

Wakati ukiwa katika Kisiwa hicho, Ujumbe huo ulipata fursa ya kukutana na wadau  mbalimbali wa Siasa hasa viongozi wa Tume ya Uchaguzi wa Kisiwa ijulikanayo kama CEII, Meya wa Miji pamoja na viongozi wa Vyombo Vya Ulinzi na Usalama wa Kisiwa cha Anjoun. Katika mazungumzo na viongozi hao wote walionyesha kutaka uchaguzi huo ufanyike katika mazingira ya amani na utulivu ili wananchi wa miji hiyo wapate fursa ya kutekeleza haki yao ya msingi ya Kidemokrasia.

Ni matarajio ya Ubalozi kuwa uchaguzi huo utapita salama kama zilivyopita chaguzi nyingine. Licha ya ujumbe wa Ubalozi wa Tanzania Visiwani Comoro pia Umoja wa Afrika na Jumuiya nyingine za kimataifa na kitaifa zipo Kisiwani Anjoun kungalia uchaguzi huo.

Mabalozi kutoka nchi za Ghuba watembelea Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje

 Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Mashariki ya Kati wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki, Balozi Abdallah Kilima  akizungumza na Balozi wa Umoja wa Falme za Kiarabu (UAE) na kiongozi wa kundi la Mabalozi kutoka nchi za Ghuba nchini Tanzania, Mhe. Abdullah Ibrahim Ghanim Al Suwaidi, Mabalozi hao ambao hawapo pichani walimtembelea ofisini kwake leo Jijini Dar es Salaam kwa madhumuni ya kujadili namna ya kuimarisha ushirikiano baina ya nchi za kiarabu na Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania hasa katika sekta za uchumi.

Kutoka kushoto ni Kaimu Balozi wa Saudi Arabia nchini Tanzania, Mhe. Wajih Alotaabi, Balozi wa Kuwait nchini Tanzania, Mhe. Jasem Ibrahim Al- Najem, Balozi wa Oman nchini Tanzania, Mhe. Soud Ali Mohamed Al Ruqaishi na Balozi wa Qatar nchini Tanzania, Mhe. Abdallah Jassim Al- Madady. 

Maafisa kutoka Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki, wakifuatilia mazungumzo yaliyokuwa yakiendelea, kutoka kushoto ni Bw.Hangi Mgaka na Bw. Tahir Khamis

Waheshimiwa Mabalozi na maafisa wa Wizara wakiwa katika picha ya pamoja.

Makatibu Wakuu wa Wizara za Mambo ya Nje za Tanzania na Zambia wakutana kwa mazungumzo

  

Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki, Balozi Aziz Mlima akizungumza na Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje wa Zambia, Bw. Chalwe Lombe ofisini kwake jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Wawili hao walizungumzia umuhimu wa kudumisha na kuimarisha ushirikiano ambao ulianzishwa tokea enzi za waasisi wa mataifa haya mawili. Walisema Waasisi wa Mataifa haya waliweka misingi bora ya ushirikiano ikiwemo ujenzi wa reli ya TAZARA inayounganisha nchi hizi mbili ambayo ilifadhiliwa na serikali ya watu wa China na kuwa msaada mkubwa katika kurahisisha shughuli za kibiashara.

Mhe. Lombe akielezea fursa za kiuchumi zilizopo nchini Zambia kama vile mazao ya kilimo na madini na kuelezea matumaini yake kuwa mpango wa kufanya maboresho na upanuzi wa Reli ya TAZARA utasaidia kukuza uchumi kati ya Tanzania na Zambia kwakuwa wananchi wataweza kufanya biashara pasipo na usumbufu.

Wanaofuatilia mazungumzo kutoka kushoto ni Balozi wa Zambia nchini Tanzania, Mhe. Judith Kapijimanga na wa pili kulia ni Balozi wa Tanzania nchini Zambia, Mhe. Grace Mujuma na Afisa Mambo ya Nje, Bi. Halima Abdallah.

Makatibu Wakuu wakiagana mara baada ya mazungumzo

Chief Secretary opens a meeting on Rehabilitation of TAZARA

Chief Secretary, Eng. John Kijazi gives his remarks during the official opening of the technical working group of the trilateral ministerial meeting on TAZARA, held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC), Dar es Salaam

Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Commerce of China, Mr. Liu Junfeng speaking at that meeting on behalf of Chinese Government. 

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, Transport and Communication of the United Republic of Zambia, Hon. Dr. Leonard Chamuriho delivers his remarks on behalf of the Zambian Government.

Photos from left are: High Commissioner of Tanzania to Zambia, H.E. Grace Mujuma; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Economy, Dr. Servacius Likwelile; Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Dr. Aziz Mlima and Director of Asia and Australasia in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Amb. Mbelwa Kairuki listening careful the remarks delivered by the heads of delegations.

Delegations from Chinese Government following the  opening session

Eng. Kijazi proceeds with his opening remarks.

Chief Secretary, Eng. John Kijazi (fourth from right)  in a group photo with Tanzanian, Chinese and Zambian delegations.

Photos by Reginald Philip

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WELCOME REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR. ENG. JOHN W. KIJAZI, CHIEF SECRETARY OF THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, DURING THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP MEETING OF THE TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL MEETING ON TAZARA, HELD AT THE JULIUS NYERERE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE

DAR ES SALAAM ON 9^TH MAY 2016

·      Honourable, Dr. Roland Msiska, the Secretary to the Cabinet of the Republic of Zambia,

·      Honourable, Mr. Liu Junfeng, Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Commerce of China,

·      Honourable Dr. Leonard Chamuriho, the Permanent Secretary for Transport, Ministry of Works, Transport and Communications of the United Republic of Tanzania,

·      Your Excellency, Dr. Lu Youqing, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Tanzania,

·      Your Excellency, Madam Judith Kapijimpanga, High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia to Tanzania.

·      Your Excellency, Madam Grace Mujuma, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to the Republic of Zambia

·      Distinguished Senior Government Officials from Tanzania, China and Zambia,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is with great pleasure that I join with you today to officiate at this Technical Working Group Meeting of experts from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Zambia and the United Republic of Tanzania, on revitalization of Tanzania-Zambia Railway, famously known as TAZARA. On behalf of the Government and People of the United Republic of Tanzania, and indeed on my own behalf, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you all. Karibuni sana!

At the outset, I would like to extend my appreciation to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for initiating this meeting whose goal is to discuss the revitalization of TAZARA. In the same vein, I wish to thank the Government of Zambia for sending a high level technical delegation to participate in this meeting. I believe that together, we will have a very productive meeting that will set the stage for the meaningful and timely revitalization of TAZARA. I am here today to assure you that the Government of Tanzania attaches great importance to this meeting and looks forward to its positive outcome.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The story of the TAZARA railway is well known. The railroad that connects Zambia and other countries with the Indian Ocean at Port of Dar es Salaam is an epitome of a common quest for economic and political independence under the auspices of South – South solidarity and cooperation.

When in the 1970s Tanzania and Zambia decided that it was important to construct a regional railway in order to serve, not only our two countries but also most of the hinterland Southern Africa, it was only China that stood up for that costly but pivotal task. Thus, for five years, about 15,000 Chinese workers toiled bravely alongside more than 45,000 Tanzanian and Zambian workers until the 1,860 kms railway line was finalized on 23 October 1975.

Forty years later, the commitment by our three Governments towards improving the performance of the TAZARA has not withered. Like the founding leaders of this enduring joint project, the current leaders continue to appreciate the importance of the TAZARA Railway not only as a tool for fostering regional connectivity among the eastern and southern African countries but also as an important driver of intra – regional trade. As such this meeting is a befitting tribute to their efforts and sacrifices in planting the seed of cooperation and cultivating good relations we now enjoy.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am told that the agenda for this Meeting will enable participants to discuss challenges facing TAZARA today. It is indeed important to discuss those challenges and suggest ways in which we can improve thr performance of TAZARA by among others, improving its management and strengthening the commercial aspects of its operations.

Improving TAZARA’s performance is our utmost priority given the fact that despite its huge potential, the railway has been underperforming due to various reasons. For example, despite an increase of volumes of throughput cargo at the Port of Dar es Salaam from around 6 million metric tones in the year 2006 to around 15million metric tons in 2015, yet TAZARA’s share to serve that traffic has continually dropped from 601,229 metric tones in the financial year 2005/2006 to mere 87,860 metric tones in the financial year 2014/2015.

I am also told that despite an upsurge of copper production in Zambia and the DRC yet the traffic levels recorded by TAZARA have dropped significantly. This poor performance trend has to change.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We in the Government of Tanzania believe these challenges can be addressed and we are eager to do just that in collaboration with all our partners in this project. As you may know already, the Fifth Phase Government is committed to transforming Tanzania into a middle-income country, with a vibrant industrialized economy.  We are mindful of the fact that a well established and functioning infrastructure network, comprising of railways, roads, air and maritime transportation is the key for achieving this noble objective.

In this regard, we have taken deliberate measures to improve efficiency at the Dar es Salaam Port, which is currently the main gateway for the TAZARA railway. In addition our Government is working closely with the Government of China in another major project that will involve the construction of the Bagamoyo Port and its associated Special Economic Zone (SEZ).Indeed it is our plan to construct a 40 Km railway line which will link the Bagamoyo SEZ with the TAZARA railway line at Pugu. This move among other things will ensure adequate availability of cargo for the TAZARA railway.

Furthermore, the TAZARA railway will pass right through the project area of the anticipated Mkulazi Integrated Agriculture and Processing Park. This project is in the pipeline and is expected to feature large-scale agricultural production, processing and machinery assembling. All these projects reinforce the relevance of an efficient TAZARA.

I am equally confident that our Zambian colleagues are also anxious to see the revitalized TAZARA since it is obvious that TAZARA’s underperformance has inhibited the rate of movement various natural resources and goods to and from Zambia and other neighboring countries.

Worth noting also is the fact that TAZARA is the only regional network which is well positioned to provide a key linking role to the proposed EAC – COMESA – SADC Free Trade Area, which comprises a considerable market of more that 600 million people.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

On a particular note, I wish to take this opportunity to commend the Government of China for committing to continue working with Africa in the area of infrastructure development. You may recall in his speech during the 6^th FOCAC Meeting in South Africa, H.E. Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China reiterated that:

“China will step up mutually beneficial cooperation with Africa in infrastructure planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance as a way to implement China-Africa infrastructure plan.”

I therefore take this opportunity to welcome more qualified Chinese Enterprises to come and seize opportunities available in developing our countries’ infrastructure such as railways, roads, electricity transmission lines, irrigation channels, etc.

It is high time that our three sides make use of our ever-blossoming friendship to further the win – win economic relations between our Governments and consequently improve the livelihood of our people.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

On that note, I hereby declare this Technical Working Group Meeting of experts from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Zambia and the United Republic of Tanzania on revitalization of TAZARA formally opened and wish you constructive and successful deliberations.

I thank you for your kind attention.

TANZANIA YAFUNGUA OFISI YA KONSELI YA HESHIMA JIJINI TORONTO, CANADA

Mhe. Jack Mugendi Zoka, Balozi wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania nchini Canada akimkaribisha Konseli wa Heshima Mteule, Bw. Deepak Ruparell kwenye chumba cha wageni cha Ubalozi mara baada ya kuwasili.Tarehe 29 Aprili, 2016 Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania ilitiliana saini mkataba wa kufungua Ofisi ya Konseli ya heshima jijini Toronto, Canada. Mkataba huo ulitiwa saini kati ya Konseli wa Heshima, Bw. Deepak Ruparell na Mhe. Jack Mugendi Zoka Balozi wa Tanzania Nchini Canada ambaye aliiwakilisha Serikali ya Tanzania. Tukio hilo lilifanyika kwenye ofisi za Ubalozi wa Tanzania zilizopo jijini Ottawa nchini Canada

Mhe. Jack Mugendi Zoka, Balozi wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania nchini Canada (katikati)  akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na Konseli wa Heshima Mteule,  Bw. Deepak Ruparell (kushoto) na Bw. Adtya Jha (kulia),  Mjumbe wa National Capital Commission, Ottawa ambaye alifuatana na Konseli wa Heshima Mteule. 

Mhe. Jack Mugendi Zoka, Balozi wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania nchini Canada (mwenye tai ya Bendera ya Taifa)  akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na Konseli wa Heshima Mteule,  Bw. Deepak Ruparell (kulia kwa Balozi). Wengine katika picha ni  Bw. Leonce Bilauri (kushto) Mkuu wa Utawala Ubalozini akifuatiwa na Bw. Richard Masalu, Afisa wa Ubalozi . Kutoka kulia ni Bw, Paul Makelele akifuatiwa na  Bibi Aziza Bukuku  ambao ni Maafisa wa Ubalozi. 

Tukio la kutiliana saini  mkataba wa kufungua Ofisi ya Konseli ya heshima jijini Toronto, Canada likifanyika kati ya  Mhe. Jack Mugendi Zoka, Balozi wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Nchini Canada ambaye anaiwakilisha  Serikali ya Tanzania na  Konseli wa Heshima Mteule, Bw. Deepak Ruparell huku likishuhudiwa na Maafisa wa Ubalozi. 

Baada ya tukio la kutiliana saini mkataba,  Balozi wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania nchini Canada,  Mhe. Jack Mugendi Zoka  na  Konseli wa Heshima wa Tanzania, jijini Toronto, Bw. Deepak Ruparell wanaonekana wakibadilishana nyaraka za tukio hilo. 

 Mhe. Jack Mugendi Zoka, Balozi wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania nchini Canada anaonekana  akimkabidhi  Konseli wa Heshima wa Tanzania, jijini Toronto, Bw. Deepak Ruparell picha ya Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa  Tanzania, Mhe. Dk. John Pombe Magufuli kwa ajili ya matumizi ya ofisi.

 Mhe. Jack Mugendi Zoka, Balozi wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania nchini Canada akimkabidhi Konseli wa Heshima wa Tanzania, jijini Toronto, Bw. Deepak Ruparell picha ya Baba wa Taifa, Mwl, Julius Kambarage Nyerere kwa ajili ya matumizi ya ofisi.

Mhe. Jack Mugendi Zoka, Balozi wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania nchini Canada akimpa maelezo Konseli wa Heshima wa Tanzania, jijini Toronto, Bw. Deepak Ruparell  na hatimaye kumkabidhi Nembo na Bendera  ya Taifa kwa ajili ya matumizi ya ofisi. 

 Mhe. Jack Mugendi Zoka, Balozi wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania nchini Canada akimkabidhi  Konseli wa Heshima wa Tanzania, jijini Toronto, Bw. Deepak Ruparell  nakala ya Mkataba wa Vienna wa mwaka 1963 kuhusu Utendaji  wa Shughuli  za Kidiplomasia na Taratibu za Kikonseli  ikiwa ni moja ya vitendea kazi muhimu kwa matumizi ya ofisi.

Mhe. Jack Mugendi Zoka, Balozi wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania nchini Canada (mwenye tai ya Bendera ya Taifa)  akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na Konseli wa Heshima wa Tanzania, jijini Toronto, Bw. Deepak Ruparell  (kulia kwa Balozi) pamoja na wafanyakazi wote wa Ubalozi mara baada ya kuhitimisha tukio la kutiliamna saini mkataba.

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