Tanzania Delegation hand-in-hand as UN High-Level Debate kicks off

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) (right), listens to U.S. President Barack Obama as he addresses the United Nations General Assembly today in New York, USA.  Left is  Hon. Abubakar Khamis Bakary, the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs in the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.  Other members of Tanzania Delegation included Chief Secretary Ambassador Ombeni Y. Sefue (behind right) and Ambassador Liberata Mulamula (behind right), Senior Advisor to President Kikwete (Diplomatic Affairs).

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) (right), listens to U.S. President Barack Obama as he addresses the UN High-Level Debate of the 67th Session today in New York, USA.  Second Left is  Hon. Abubakar Khamis Bakary, the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs in the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and Ambassador Tuvako Manongi (left), Permanent Representative of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United Nations.  Other members of Tanzania Delegation included Chief Secretary Ambassador Ombeni Y. Sefue (behind right) and Ambassador Liberata Mulamula (behind right), Senior Advisor to President Kikwete (Diplomatic Affairs).

World's Heads of State and Government and other high-level officials participate in the 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S.A. (This photo is by Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/GettyImages).

By TAGIE DAISY MWAKAWAGO, New York 

September 25, 2012 

President of the General Assembly, Vuk Jeremic, today opened the High-Level Debate of the Sixty-Seventh Session and said that "those who drafted the UN Charter understood that when nations feel secure, they are much more likely to unclench their fists and give the process of peacefully settling disputes a genuine chance to suceed."  

In his remarks, President Jeremic also called for renewed spirit of cooperation and said that "let us have faith in our ability to come together in the full understanding of our common destiny, so that this Assembly may go down in history as an Assembly of peace."

Meanwhile, UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon also addressed the General Assembly telling World Leaders that "this is a time of turmoil, transition and transformation - a time when time itself is not on our side," urging World Leaders to act fast in finding solutions while observing full respect for the UN Charter and international law.  

Other Leaders who addressed the Opening of General Debate were US President Barack Obama who among other things, said that US will never retreat from the world and will bring to justice those who harm their citizens.  "I do believe that it is the obligation of all leaders, in all countries, to speak out forcefully against violence and extremism," he said.

Furthermore, during the General Debate, Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy reaffirms 'fundamental role' of United Nations in solving global problems, whereas Nigerian leader, President Goodluck Jonathan praises UN, regional roles in maintaining peace. Also, President of Slovakia, Ivan Gašparovic called for inclusive multilateralism to tackle world's most urgent challenges.

World's Heads of State and Government and other high-level officials are expected to present their views and comment on issues of individual national and international relevance at the debate which ends on October 1, 2012.  The theme for this year's Debate is "Adjustment or Settlement of International Disputes or Situations by Peaceful Means." 

Tanzania delegation, led by Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation on behalf of President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, was also present to witness this historical moment of the 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. 

Hon. Membe is expected to address the General Assembly on 28 September, 2012.

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NAIBU KATIBU MKUU WA MAMBO YA NJE AKUTANA NA WANAJESHI WA AFRIKA KUSINI

Balozi Rajab Gamaha, Naibu Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, akizungumza na Wanajeshi kutoka Chuo cha Taifa cha Kivita cha Afrika Kusini waliofika kutembelea Wizara jana.  Mwingine katika picha ni Kanali Shawn Statsord, Kiongozi wa Wanajeshi hao.

 

 

Baadhi ya Wanajeshi kutoka Afrika Kusini, Tanzania na Wafanyakazi wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, wakimsikiliza kwa makini Naibu Katibu Mkuu akizungumza nao.

 

Luteni Kanali Sryer, kutoka Chuo cha Kivita cha Afrika Kusini, akimkabidhi Balozi Gamaha Tuzo Maalum kwa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa kutoka Chuo hicho.

 

Naibu Katibu Mkuu, Balozi Gamaha (wa nne kutoka kushoto) akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na Wanajeshi kutoka Afrika ya Kusini na wenyeji wao wa Tanzania baada ya kuzungumza nao.

Picha na Rosemary Malale


 

Minister Membe meets Mozambique Foreign Minister

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) (left), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation welcomes Hon. Oldemiro Balói, Mozambique Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation who paid a courtesy visit yesterday to Hon. Membe at the Double Tree of Hilton Hotel in New York, U.S.A.

 Hon. Membe in talks with the Mozambique counterpart Minister Balói.  The two discussed various areas of cooperation between the two countries. 

 Hon. Membe shares a good laugh with Hon. Oldemiro Balói (not in the photo), his counterpart Minister from Mozambique.  Left is H.E. Ambassador Tuvako Manongi, Permanent Representative of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United Nations. 

 Hon. Oldemiro Balói, Mozambique Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in bilateral talks with his counterpart Minister, Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) (not in the photo), during their meeting yesterday held at the Double Tree of Hilton Hotel in New York, U.S.A.

Ambassador Celestine Mushy, Director of the Department of Multilateral Cooperation in the Tanzania Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation (right), was also in the meeting between the two Ministers.  Others are Mozambique Foreign Service Officer (left) and Ms. Ramla Khamis, Foreign Service Officer in the Tanzania Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) (left), highlighting key areas of cooperation to his counterpart Minister from Mozambique, Hon. Oldemiro Balói, during their bilateral meeting yesterday held at the Double Tree of Hilton Hotel in New York, U.S.A. 

 Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) (left), in a photo with his counterpart Minister, Hon. Oldemiro Balói of Mozambique. 

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

  

More activities in the 67th Session of UN GA in New York

....More activities of the day

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation in talks with Hon. Mathias Chikawe (MP) (left), Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs and H.E. Ambassador Ombeni Y. Sefue (2nd right), Chief Secretary.  Hon. Membe is in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania in this year's 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA - 67). 



Ambassador Celestine Mushy (left), Director of the Department of Multilateral Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation chats with Hon. Vita Kawawa (MP). 

Ambassador Celestine Mushy Director of the Department of Multilateral Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation highlights key areas Tanzania can benefit from this year's 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.  Listening are Hon. Mussa Hassan Mussa (MP) (2nd right), Hon. Vita Kawawa (MP) (2nd left) and Mr. Togolani Mavura, Private Assistant to Hon. Membe.

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, listens to H.E. Ambassador Tuvako Manongi, Permanent Representative of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United Nations.  Also in the photo is Hon. Mathias Chikawe (MP), Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs.

Ambassador Manongi gives introduction, highlighting key areas of importance for the 67th Session of UN General Assembly.

 

Hon. Membe in a brief tête-à-tête with Chief Secretary Ambassador Sefue.

H.E. Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Senior Advisor to the President (Diplomatic Affairs) in a brief tête-à-tête with Hon. Vita Kawawa.  

H.E. Ambassador Mwanaidi Sinare Maajar in a brief tête-à-tête with Hon. Abubakar Khamis Bakary, the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs in the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.

Ambassador Mushy chats with President's Nutrition Advisor.

H.E. Ambassador Mwanaidi Sinare Maajar, Ambassador of Tanzania to the United States of America and Mexico, along with Chief Secretary Amb. Ombeni Y. Sefue  and other attendees during the brief meeting with Hon. Membe. 

Hon. Bakary (right), Hon. Mussa (2nd right), Hon. Kawawa (3rd right) listen to H.E. Ambassador Mulamula, Senior Advisor to the President (Diplomatic Affairs) during the meeting with Hon. Membe.

Mr. Peniel Lyimo, Permanent Secretary in Prime Minister’s Office introduces himself during the meeting with Hon. Membe, who is in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania in this year's 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA - 67). 

 

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago



Membe meets the USAID Boss in New York

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and Itnernatioanl Co-operation in a photo with Dr. Rajiv J. Shah (left), Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).  Dr. Shah had paid a courtesy visit to see Hon. Membe today at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel situated in downtown New York, USA.  Hon. Membe is in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania in this year's 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA - 67). 

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation in discussion with Dr. Rajiv J. Shah (left), Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel situated in downtown New York, USA.  Also in the photo is Ambassador Celestine Mushy (2nd right), Director of the Department of Multilateral Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.

Dr. Shah of the USAID in talks with Hon. Membe at the Double Tree of Hilton Hotel in New York, USA.

 

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and Itnernatioanl Co-operation in discussion with Hon. Dr. Rajiv J. Shah (left), Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel situated in downtown New York, USA.

Membe meets the USAID Boss in New York

By TAGIE DAISY MWAKAWAGO, New York

25 September, 2012

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, yesterday met with the Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel situated in downtown New York, USA. 

During their meeting, the two discussed issues of mutual interests to both countries, in particular, the implementation of the G8 Summit Declaration of May 2012, along the lines of G8’s New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition Program.  Dr. Shah expressed satisfaction in President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete’s leadership in championing for this Program.

“The Government of the United States of America is ready to expand the beneficiary countries to this Program to include Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Mozambique,” pointed out Dr. Shah.  Tanzania and Ethiopia are already among the countries beneficiaries of the Program.

Dr. Shah also made a specific request to H.E. President Kikwete to highlight the importance of food security and nutrition in the forthcoming meeting of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) scheduled to be held in Arusha, Tanzania from 26 to 28 September, 2012.

For more African countries’ participation, Dr. Shah requested the Government of Tanzania to champion the Program during the AU meetings, especially through the newly elected Chairperson of the AU, Madam Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. The objective here is to make the Program an African initiative in the efforts to address food security and nutrition issues in the continent.

On his part, the Minister said that the Tanzania Government has prioritized agriculture agenda.  This will sustain agricultural productivity growth in line with the poverty alleviation with goal to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. 

On issue of AU’s support, Hon. Membe assured Dr. Shah that he will extend the same cause to Madame Zuma as agriculture growth, poverty alleviation; food security and nutrition have always been among the top agendas for African countries.

The Minister is in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania in this year’s 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA -67).

Meanwhile, the High Level Meeting convened yesterday in its one day meeting with the theme of the “Rule of Law at the National and International Levels”.  The General Debate of the UN General Assembly will convene on 25 to 28 September, 2012 and on 1 October, 2012 with the theme of “Bringing about Adjustment or Settlement of International Disputes or Situations by Peaceful Means”. 

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Hon. Membe arrives in New York to attend the 67th Session of the UN General Assembly

H.E. Mwanaidi Sinare Maajar, Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania in the United States of America and Mexico welcomes Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation upon his arrival at the John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York, U.S.A.  Hon. Membe is in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania in this year's 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA - 67).  Also in the photo is Ambassador Celestine Mushy (center), Director of the Department for Multilateral Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.

Hon. Membe (2nd right) is welcomed by Ambassador Maajar (left), H.E. Ambassador Tuvako Manongi (right), Permanent Representative of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United Nations and Ambassador Mushy (3rd left).  Also in the photo is Mrs. Membe (behind - 2nd left).

Ambassador Manongi (right) briefs Hon. Membe about upcoming bilateral meetings, side events and the 67th United Nations General Assembly.

Hon. Membe (left) gets briefed about the 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA - 67).  In the photo are Ambassador Manongi (2nd left), Mr. Modest Jonathan Mero (3rd left), Minister Plenipotentiary at the Permanent Mission of the United Republic of Tanzania to the UN.  Others are Ambassador Maajar (2nd right) and Ambassador Mushy (1st right). The 67th UNGA opened last Tuesday on 18 September, 2012 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, in U.S.A. under the Presidency of H.E. Vuk Jeremic, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Serbia.  The 67th UNGA is expected to end on December 24, 2012. 

 

Ambassador Maajar (left) and Ambassador Mushy (center) listen to Hon. Membe's (not in the photo) directives for the 67th United Nations General Assembly.  Right is Mr. Noel Kaganda, First Secretary at  Permanent Mission of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United Nations.

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago

Ambassador Manongi joins the Tanzania Community for a New York Style Barbecue Event

Mr. Shaban Mseba (right), Leader of the Tanzania Community in New York, U.S.A. welcomes H.E Ambassador Tuvako Manongi, Permanent Representative of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United Nations during the barbecue picnic hosted by the Tanzania Community. On the right is Mr. Modest Jonathan Mero, Minister Plenipotentiary of the Permanent Mission of the United Republic of Tanzania to the UN. 

Ambassador Manongi gets a welcome hug upon his arrival at the barbecue picnic in Mount Vernon, New York.

Ambassador Mushy greets children upon his arrival at the Barbecue.

Tanzania Community in New York enjoying the barbecue picnic as a get together to say goodbye to summer season and to welcome Ambassador Manongi into the Community.

The picnic was held at Willson Woods Park, 8 Bradford Road, Mount Vernon, New York 10550, U.S.A.

Mr. Mero getting ready to taste the famous barbecued beef on a T-bone steak. Left is the famous "chef boyadee" Mr. Ally.

 

Ambassador Manongi (3rd left), Ambassador Celestine Mushy, Director of the Department for Multilateral Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Modest Mero (1st lef), Mr. Abbas (2nd left), Mr. Mseba (1st right),  in group photo with members of Tanzania Community. 

Ambassador Manongi (2nd right), listens to Mr. Shaban Mseba of the Tanzania Community.  Other in the photo is Mr. Modest Mero. 

 

Ambassador Mushy in a "tête-à-tête" with Mr. Mseba of the Tanzania Community in New York.  Ambassador Mushy is in New York to participate in the 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly which officially opened last Tuesday September 18, 2012. 

All  photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago

TANZANIA ELECTED AS VICE-CHAIR OF UN’S SECOND-COMMITTEE

TANZANIA ELECTED AS VICE-CHAIR OF UN’S SECOND-COMMITTEE

 

By TAGIE DAISY MWAKAWAGO,

New York

The United Nations Sixty-seventh General Assembly (UNGA- 67) yesterday elected the United Republic of Tanzania from the Group of 54 African States as Vice-Chair of the Bureau of the UN Second Committee of Economic and Financial for the 67^th Session. 

The Vice-Chair seat from Tanzania will be under Mr. Modest Jonathan Mero, Minister Plenipotentiary of the Permanent Mission of the United Republic of Tanzania to the UN, where he will support the Chairman of the Committee H.E. Mr. George Wilfred Talbot.  Mr. Talbot is also the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Guyana.

The Second Committee is scheduled to meet again on Monday, 8 October, 2012 where various topics are tabled to be discussed that include lessons learned from the debt crisis and ongoing work on sovereign debt restructuring and debt resolution mechanisms, pursuant to General Assembly resolution 66/189, the challenges of middle-income countries and a follow-up to Rio+20 on sustainable development goals.

Meanwhile, the UN's Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon rang a Peace Bell yesterday marking thirty first Anniversary of the International Day Peace.  The commemoration was witnessed by the 67th UNGA's President Vuk Jeremic, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Serbia, Permanent Representatives from various Nations, members of Secretariat staff and delegations.

The 67^th United Nations General Assembly opened last Tuesday on September 18, 2012 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, in the United States of America under the Presidency of H.E. Vuk Jeremic, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Serbia.  The 67^th UNGA is expected to last until 24 December 2012.

 

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Press Release

Hon. Membe to lead Tanzania Delegation in the 67^th Session of the

 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), will lead the Tanzania delegation on behalf of H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania in this year’s 67^th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA - 67).  

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) is expected to address the General Assembly on 28 September, 2012.  

The 67^th UNGA opened last Tuesday on 18 September, 2012 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, in the United States of America under the Presidency of H.E. Vuk Jeremic, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Serbia.  The 67^th UNGA is expected to last until 24 December 2012.

In that, the High Level Meeting has been slated for 24 September, 2012 with the theme of the “Rule of Law at the National and International Levels”, whereas, the General Debate will convene on 25 to 28 September, 2012 and on 1 October, 2012 with the theme of “Bringing about Adjustment or Settlement of International Disputes or Situations by Peaceful Means”.  

As is the case every year, the Delegation is scheduled to participate in high-level meetings, general debate, side events, plenary sessions, six committees of the General Assembly and bilateral meetings.  Tanzania will highlight its commitment in scaling up nutrition, its development plans for Vision 2025, its support on the UN Reforms particularly on the Africa common position in Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration, its agriculture development plans and food securities, its fight against malaria disease, refugees mission, its efforts in addressing women’s issues and its support in decolonization and liberalization of countries such as Western Sahara and Palestine.

Hon. Membe and his delegation are scheduled to participate in various High Level side events that include the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, Countering Nuclear Terrorism, and Situation in Eastern Congo-DRC.

Issued by:

THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

AND INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION,

DAR ES SALAAM.

Date:  21 September, 2012

NAIBU WAZIRI AMKABIDHI KIBALI MWAKILISHI WA HESHIMA WA POLAND HAPA NCHINI

Mhe. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (Mb.) (kushoto), Naibu Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa akimkabidhi Bw. Joseph Tairo kibali cha kuwa Mwakilishi wa Heshima wa Poland nchini Tanzania. Makabidhiano hayo yalifanyika Ofisini kwa Mhe. Naibu Waziri leo.

Bw. Tairo (kushoto) akisoma Kibali alichokabidhiwa huku Mhe. Naibu Waziri akiangalia.

Mhe. Naibu Waziri (kulia) akiwa katika mazungumzo na Bw. Tairo.

NAIBU WAZIRI AKABIDHI KIBALI MWAKILISHI WA HESHIMA KUTOKA AUSTRALIA

Mhe. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (Mb.), Naibu Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa akimkabidhi Bw. Thierry Murcia, kibali cha kuwa Mwakilishi wa Heshima wa Australia nchini Tanzania. Makabidhiano hayo yalifanyika Ofisini kwa Mhe. Naibu Waziri leo.

Mhe. Naibu Waziri (katikati) akimsikiliza kwa makini Bw. Murcia (kushoto). Mwingine katika picha ni Bw. Japhet Mwaisupule, Afisa Mwandamizi kutoka Idara ya Itifaki hapa Wizarani.

Mhe. Naibu Waziri akibadilishana mawazo na Bw. Murcia kuhusu masuala mbalimbali mara baada ya kumkabidhi kibali.