President Kikwete receives Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania earlier today received Letters of Credence from H.E. Ambassador Michal Mlynar of the Slovak Republic to the United Republic of Tanzania, with residence in Nairobi, Kenya.  The ceremony took place in the State House in Dar es Salaam. (Photo by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago)

President Kikwete congratulates Ambassador Mlynar after presenting Letters of Credence.

President Kikwete and Ambassador Mlynar during their discussion where they talked about the need to revive and strengthen historical areas of cooperation between the two countries that include sectors of education, health, agriculture and energy.  

Mr. John M. Haule (left), Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-opertion and Ambassador Dora Msechu, Director of the Department of Europe and Americas in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs listening to the discussion between President Kikwete and Ambassador Mlynar.

Also in attendance were Ambassador Liberata Mulamula (2nd right), Senior Advisor to President Kikwete (Diplomatic Affairs) and Ms. Premi Kibanga (right), President's Assistant (Press) and Ms. Agnes (3rd right), Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

H.E. Ambassador Michal Mlynar of the Slovak Republic to the United Republic of Tanzania observing the National Brass Band playing his country's National Anthem. 

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

Naibu Waziri akutana kwa mazungumzo na Rais wa Comoro

Naibu Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (Mb.) (kulia), akisalimiana na Rais wa Muungano wa Visiwa vya Comoro, Mhe. Ikililou Dhoinine mara baada ya kuwasili kwenye Ikulu ya nchi hiyo. Mhe. Maalim alitembelea Comoro hivi karibuni kwa madhumuni ya kuimarisha uhusiano na ushirikiano kati ya nchi hizi mbili.

Mhe. Maalim akizungumza na Mhe. Rais Dhoinine.

Mhe. Maalim (kushoto) akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na Mhe. Rais Dhoinine (katikati) mara baada ya mazungumzo yao.

Ambassador of Chile presents Letters of Credence to President Kikwete

Designate Ambassador Konrad Paulsen, Ambassador of Chile in the United Republic of Tanzania.

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania today received Letters of Credence from H.E. Ambassador Konrad Paulsen of Chile in the United Republic of Tanzania, who has residence in Nairobi, Kenya.  Witnessing the special ceremony is Ambassador Mohammed Maharage Juma, Chief of Protocol.  The ceremony took place in the State House earlier today in Dar es Salaam. (photo by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago)

Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation gets introduced to Ambassador Paulsen of Chile.  Left is Ambassador Dora Msechu, Director of the Department of Europe and Americas in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

President Kikwete and Ambassador Paulsen in a discussion about various areas of renewed cooperation  in particularly to sectors of agriculture, tourism, mining, trade, business and more.  For his part, Ambassador Paulsen shared his experience when he visited Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Parks as well as Zanzibar, an experience which had taught him more about Tanzania and its natural beauty.

  

Deputy Minister Maalim and Ambassador Msechu listening to President Kikwete and Ambassador Paulsen's discussion.

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

President Kikwete receives Letters of Credence from Ambassador of Austria

Designate Ambassador Christian Hasenbichler of Austria to the United Republic of Tanzania with residence in Nairobi, Kenya signs the State House visitor's book upon his arrival today to present his Letters of Credence to President Kikwete. 

H.E. President Kikwete awaits for Designate Ambassador Hasenbichler prior to presenting his Letters of Credence to Hon. Kikwete.  Others are Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (2nd left), Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Ambassador Liberata Mulamula(2nd right),  Senior Advisor to the President (Diplomatic Affairs).  Also in the photo is Ambassador Dora Msechu, Director of the Department of Europe and Americas in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Salva Rweyemamu, Director of Communication in the State House. 

Chief of Protocol Ambassador Mohammed Maharage Juma (center), introduces Designate Ambassador Christian Hasenbichler (right) prior to presenting his Letters of Credence to President Kikwete.  

President Kikwete receiver Letters of Credence from Designate Ambassador Christian Hasenbichler of Austria to the United Republic of Tanzania.

H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete in discussion with H.E. Ambassador Christian Hasenbichler earlier today in the State House in Dar es Salaam.  During their discussion, President Kikwete highlighted areas of cooperation that the two countries can focus on.

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

President Kikwete receives Letters of Credence from Ambassador of Hungary

The National Brass Band playing the Hungarian National Anthem.

Designate Ambassador Sandoz Juhasz of Hungary to the United of Republic observing the Hungarian National Anthem prior to his presentation of Letters of Credence to H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete.  Others in the photo are Ambassador Mohammed Maharage Juma (left), Chief Protocol, Mr. Shabban Gurumo, State House Comptroller and Mr. Cosato Chumi (right), Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Designate Ambassador Sandoz Juhasz of Hungary signs the State House visitor's book prior to his presentation of Letters of Credence to President Kikwete.  

H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (right) awaits Ambassador Sandoz Juhasz of Hungary to present his Letters of Credence.  Others in the photo are Ambassador Dora Msechu (left), Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (2nd left), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Director of the Department of Europe and Americas in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

H.E. Ambassador Sandoz Juhasz of Hungary, with residence in Nairobi, Kenya presents Letters of Credence to President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania.  

President Kikwete holds discussion with Ambassador Juhasz of Hungary earlier today in the State House.  During their discussion President Kikwete said he was looking forward to renew and strengthen the bilateral relation that existed for years between the two countries especially in the areas of education, culture and tourism.  For his part, Ambassador Juhasz said his Government was looking forward to global opening foreign policy strategy especially in developing and strengthening its relation with African countries such as Tanzania, Ethiopia and Kenya. 

Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP), Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and Ambassador Dora Msechu, Director of the Department of Europe and Americas listening to President Kikwete's discussion with Ambassador Juhasz. 

Ambassador Liberata Mulamula (left), Senior Advisor to President Kikwete (Diplomatic Affairs) and Ms. Felista Rugambwa, Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs listening to the discussion of President Kikwete and Ambassador Juhasz of Hungary. 

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

Ambassador of Morocco presents Letters of Credence to President Kikwete

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania receiving Letters of Credence from the H.E. Ambassador Abdelilah Benryane of Morocco in the United Republic of Tanzania today in the State House, Dar es Salaam.  Left is Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Senior Advisor (Diplomatic Affairs) to President Kikwete and Mr. Salva Rweyemamu (2nd right), Director of Communication in the State House. 

H.E. President Kikwete hosts a discussion with H.E. Ambassador Benryane of Morocco after the presentation of Letters of Credence.  During their discussion President Kikwete welcomed Ambassador Benryane and expressed his satisfaction in the long standing historical cooperation between the two countries.  

Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and Ambassador Vincent Kibwana, Director of the Department of Africa in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs listen to the discussion between President Kikwete and Ambassador Benryane (not in the photo).

Senior Government Officials also were part of the discussion between President Kikwete and Ambassador Benryane today at the State House, in Dar es Salaam.  Right is Ms. Hellen Rwegasira (right), Minister Plenipotentiary in the Department of Africa, Dr. Ndumbalo (2nd right), Political Advisor to the President, Ambassador Liberata Mulamula (1st behind), Senior Advisor to the President (Diplomatic Affairs) and Mr. Salva Rweyemamu (2nd behind), Director of Communication in the State House. 

. . . Earlier that day . . .

Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (left), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation exchanges views with Ambassador Vincent Kibwana (center), Director of Department of Africa and Ambassador Dora Msechu (right), Director of Department of Europe and Americas in the Ministry of ForeignAffairs. 

Ambassador Abdelilah Benryane of Morocco signs a visitor's book prior to his presentation of Letters of Credence to President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete.

Ambassador Benryane (center) of Morocco, Ambassador Mohammed Maharage Juma (right), Chief of Protocol in the Ministry of ForeignAffairs  and Mr. Shabban Gurumo, State House Comptroller observing the National Anthem played in the background by the Brass Band (not in the photo). 

The National Brass Band playing the National Anthem of Morocco.

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

Joint Communique of the 368th Ministerial Meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council

Kaimu Mkurugenzi wa Ushirikiano wa Kikanda azungumza na Mjumbe Maalum kutoka China

Kaimu Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Ushirikiano wa Kikanda katika Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Bw. David Mwakanjuki (kulia) akizungumza kwa niaba ya Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa na Mjumbe Maalum kutoka Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Watu wa China, Balozi Zhong Jianhua  kuhusu masuala mbalimbali ya  kikanda ikiwemo nafasi ya Tanzania katika utatuzi wa migogoro katika Ukanda wa Maziwa Makuu. Mazungumzo hayo yalifanyika Wizarani tarehe 23 Aprili, 2013.

Balozi Zhong Jianhua naye akimweleza jambo Bw. Mwakanjuki wakati wa mazungumzo yao.

Bw. Mwakanjuki akifafanua jambo kwa Balozi Zhong Jianhua wakati wa mazungumzo yao huku Bw. Charles Faini, Afisa Mambo ya Nje katika Idara ya Asia na Australasia akinukuu mazungumzo hayo.

Wajumbe waliofuatana na Balozi Zhong Jianhua wakimsikiliza Bw. Mwakanjuki.

More activities at the AU Peace and Security Council Meeting

......other activities......

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), in a tête-à-tête with H.E. Ramtane Lamamra, AU Commissioner for Peace and Security earlier today in Serena Hotel, in Dar es Salaam.

Hon. Membe welcomes former President Joachim Chissano of Mozambique, who is the SADC Mediator for Madagascar. 

Hon. Bernard K. Membe exchanges views with Mr Said Meck Sadiki, Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner. 

Hon. Bernard K. Membe shares a candid moment with Members of Diplomatic Corps that included Ambassador of Malawi in the United Republic of Tanzania (2nd left), High Commissioner of Zambia in the United Republic of Tanzania (3rd left). 

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP) exchanges some laughters with Members of the Diplomatic corps that included High Commissioner of Zambia (2nd left), H.E. Prof. Ambrosio Lukoki (right), the Angolan Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania and High Commissioner Thanduyise Henry Chilizao (2nd right) of South Africa to Tanzania. 

Other distinguished guests included Hon. Anna Abdallah (MP) (front-right), Hon. Mussa Azza Zungu (MP)  (front-left), Mr. John M. Haule (2nd row, 2nd right), Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Said Meck Sadiki (2nd row, left), Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner, Ms. Premi Kibanga (3rd row, right), President's Assistant (Press).  Also in attendance are Ambassador Liberata Mulamula (3rd row, 2nd right), Senior Advisor to President Kikwete (Diplomatic Affairs) and Ambassador Vincent Kibwana (3rd row, 3rd right), Director of the Department of Africa in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  

Ambassador Juma Alfani Mpango (left), Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the United Republic of Tanzania. 

Permanent Secretary John M. Haule (right) together with Chief Protocol Ambassador Maharage Juma share a laughter with Hon. Anna Abdallah (MP) and Hon. Zungu (MP). 

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation exchanges views with Permanent Secretary John M. Haule and Ambassador Biswaro of Tanzania in Ethiopia. 

Ambassador Mulamula shares view with Ambassador Mutindo Mutiso of Kenya to the United Republic of Tanzania. 

All Photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago