Monday, November 7, 2011

His Royal Highness attends a WWF Seminar on Sustainable Fisheries in Dar es salaam


His Royal Highness listening to a roundtable discussion on community based management of fisheries resources in Tanzania.

His Royal Highness makes a short speech in His Royal Highness' capacity as President of WWF in UK

His Royal Highness presents the award to a Community Leader from the Rufiji-Mafia-Kilwa (RUMAKI) Seascape Programme.

His Royal Highness in a photo opportunity with UK High Commissioner to Tanzania Amb. Diane Corner, Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office Environment Hon. Teresia Huvisa and Minister For Livestock and Fisheries Hon. Mathayo David Mathayo.


The Visiting British Royal Highness, Prince Charles has hailed the implementation of the Tanzania's Community based Management of fisheries resources in Rufiji, Mafia and Kilwa seascape project saying if sustained would have lots of impact to conservation initiatives.

Speaking at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Dar es salaam, the Royal Highness said he was impressed by the manner at which the project was being implemented by applying greater wisdom of the local communities.

He said the world needs to learn from the initiative demonstrated by the Tanzanian villagers.

"Paying attention at the local wisdom and local input in the conservation is good thing to any sustainable project" the Royal Highness noted.

He also noted that there was a need to build a global network aimed at streamlining the coastal conservation activities in a move to ensure sustainable agriculture and fishery activities.

The Prince of Wales also called for the global alliance in ensuring that poor countries like Tanzania were assisted to mitigate with the risk of the climate change.

The Royal Highness had the opportunity to give an award to the three districts of Kilwa, Rufiji and Mafia for the good use of donor funded projects, the World Wildlife Fund. The Prince of Wales is the President of the WWF in United Kingdom. 

The Royal Highness is in the Country with Duchess of Cornwall for the three day official tour. Tomorrow the Royal Highness are scheduled to visit Zanzibar and later on Arusha.
 

Their Royal Highnesses at the TPDF Headquarters commonly knows as Ngome


His Royal Highness accompanied by the Commander of Defence Forces, General Davis Mwamunyange and the Minister for Defense Hon. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi to inspect vehicles and Tanzania's peace keeping troops.

His Royal Highness speaking with the troops who will be undertaking Peace-Keeping Duties in Darfur.

His Royal Highness speaking with the troops who will be undertaking Peace-Keeping Duties in Darfur.

His Royal Highness at the Dias  while the Guard of Honour depart from the Parade Ground

Retired Prime Ministers of Tanzania were also in attendance for the occassion
Guard of Honour Matching

Their Royal Highnesses participate in Ministry's Exhibition at the Karimjee Hall

His Royal Highness signing the visitors book at the Karimjee grounds in Dar es salaam 7.11.2011

Their Royal Highnesses in a photo opportunity after revealing a special selection of stamps commemorating Tanzania's fifty years of indepence.

His Royal Highness speaks with theMinister and other officials from the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology Hon. Prof. Makame Mnyaa Mbarawa. Middle is the Mayor of Dar es salaam Councillor Dr. Didas Masaburi.

Introduction of Tanzania, UK delegations to H.E President Kikwete and His Royal Highness

His Royal Highness Prince of Wales is introduced to Tanzania's Foreign Minister Hon. Bernard Membe at the State House, Dar es salaam 7.11.2011

Her Royal Highness Duchess of Cornwal is introduced to Tanzania's Foreign Minister Hon. Berdard Membe at the State House, Dar es salaam 7.11.2011


His Royal Highness Prince of Wales is intruced to Tanzania's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Amb. Peter Kallaghe at the State House, Dar es salaam 7.11.2011

Her Royal Highness Duchess of Cornwal is introduced to Tanzania's High Commisioner to the United Kingdom Amb. Peter Kallaghe at the State House, Dar es salaam 7.11.2011

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania His Excellency Jakaya Kikwete is introduced to Their Royal Highness Private Secretary at the State House, Dar es salaam 7.11.2011

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania His Excellency Jakaya Kikwete is introduced to Their Royal Highness Private Secretary at the State House, Dar es salaam 7.11.2011

Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at the State House

President Jakaya Kikwete and First Lady  Salma Kikwete receive the  Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall  at the State House this morning 7.11.2011


President Jakaya Kikwete and First Lady  Salma Kikwete receive the  Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall  at the State House

President Jakaya Kikwete and First Lady  Salma Kikwete receive the  Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall  at the State House


President Kikwete and his guests in a tete-a-tete






The  Prince of Wales signing the Guest Book at the State House in Dar es salaam
this morning (Monday, 7.11.2011)

The Duchess of Cornwall  signing the Guest Book at the State House in Dar es salaam
this morning (Monday, Nov 7, 2011)

No Plan to Cut Aid to Tanzania says Bellingham, British African Affairs Minister

The UK Minister for African Affairs Hon. Henry Bellingham in a meeting with Hon. Bernard Membe, Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation 

Ministers meeting with Tanzanian Ambassador to the United Kingdom H.E Peter A. Kallaghe (next to Minister Membe) and Vicky Mwakasege Assistant Director Department of Europe and America


Ministers meeting with UK Ambassadaor to Tanzania H.E Diane Corner (next right to Minister ) and Jonathan Williams, Assistant Private Secretary to Minister Bellingham.




The British Minister for African Affairs Hon. Henry Bellingham has re-assured Tanzania of his country's unwavered commitment to maintain its bilateral assistance to Tanzania, saying it has no intention to cut its aid in Tanzania.

Hon. Bellingham was speaking in the context of a recent report that the British Government was planning to cut aid to countries which do not observe comprehensive approach to  human rights, including rights to homosexuals.

Speaking to Hon. Benard Membe, Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation in Dar es salaam, Hon. Bellingham said UK will continue to respect Tanzania traditions, values and customs.

He said Tanzania is one of the few countries in Africa with an outstanding human rights and governance record, making her one of the top recipient of the British Government aid.

In turn, the Tanzanian Minister thanked the visiting British Minister for the reasurance and clarification on the matter.

In their discussions, the two Ministers discussed various issues on the escalating piracy in the Coast of East Africa and political development in North Africa.

The British Minister later flew to Zambia.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Royal Highness and the Dutches of Cornwall Arrival in Dar es salaam


His Royal Highness and the Dutches of Cornwall with the Prime Minister of Tanzania Hon. Mizengo Pinda at the airport in Dar es salaam shortly after their arrival

High-ranking government officials led by the Minister for Fore ign Affairs and International Cooperation Hon. Bernard Membe at the airport





The British Royal Highness, Prince Charles has arrived this evening in Dar es salaam for the four-day Official visit to Tanzania. The Prince visit is among the series of visits to commemorate the 50Years of Tanzania Mainland Independence.
The Royal Highness is accompanied by the Dutches of Cornwall, Hon. Henry Bellingham, UK Minister for Africa Affairs and other ranking officials from the Buckingham Palace.
On arrival at the airport, the Royal Highness and the Dutchess of Cornwall were received by the Tanzanian Prime Minister, Hon. Mizengo Kayanza Pinda and other high-ranking officials including the Minister For Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hon. Bernard Membe.
While in the country, the Prince of Wales will have an opportunity to hold official talks with President Jakaya Kikwete and gracing the Ministry of Science and Technology 50Years Exhibition. He is also expected to visit a number of Development projects supported by the British Government and make a visit to Arusha and Zanzibar.
On the Zanzibar trip, the Prince will pay a courtesy call to Dr. Mohammed Shein, the President of Zanzibar.
In Arusha, the Royal Highness will visit Legunga School to find more about the donor and government partnership in improving access to education and get briefing on the role of Non-governmental in raising awareness.
Prince Charles and his delegation are expected to depart Tanzania from Kilimanjaro International Airport.






Saturday, November 5, 2011

Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa Bw. John Haule akiwa kwenye mazungumzo leo na Maafisa wa Mambo ya Nje wa Wizara waliohitimu mafunzo ya wiki tatu ya diplomasia.

Baadhi ya Kaimu Wakurugunzi wa Wizara wakisikiliza hoja za Maafisa wa Mambo ya Nje wa Wizara walipofanya mazungumzo na Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara leo tarehe 5.11.2011

Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara Bw. John Haule akiandika baadhi ya hoja za Maafisa Mambo ya Nje wa Wizara alipokutana nao leo wizarani baada ya kuhitimu mafunzo ya diplomasia.


Kaimu Mkurugenzi Idara ya Asia na Australasia Bw. Rogatus Shao akifuatilia mazungumzo ya Katibu Mkuu kwenye mkutano huo. Kulia ni msaidizi wake kwenye idara hiyo Bi. Naimi Aziz 
Bw. Robert Kahendaguza, Afisa Mambo ya Nje Ubalozi wa Tanzania Pretoria Afrika Kusini, akizungumza kwa niaba ya Maafisa wengine changamoto na mafanikio ya maafisa hao baada ya mafunzo yao.