Ambassador of Bangladesh presents Letters of Credence; President Kikwete sends condolences in the aftermath of the eight-story building collapse

Designate Ambassador Wahidur Rahman of Bangladesh to the United Republic of Tanzania, with residence in Nairobi, Kenya signs the State House visitors book before presenting his Letters of Credence to President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete. (photo by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago)

H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania awaits the Designate Ambassador of Bangladesh to present his Letters of Credence.  Standing right is Chief Protocol Ambassador Mohammed Maharage Juma.  In the photo are Ambassador Liberata Mulamula (2nd right), Senior Advisor to President Kikwete (Diplomatic Affairs), and Deputy Secretary to the President.  Also in the photo are Mr John M. Haule (3rd left), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Ms. Samira Diria (2nd left), Acting Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia and Mr. Medard Ngaiza (left), Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (photo by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago)

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania receiving Letters of Credence from H.E. Wahidur Rahman, Ambassador of Bangladesh to the United Republic of Tanzania, with residence in Nairobi, Kenya. The Ceremony was held in the State House in Dar es Salaam. (photo by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago)

President Kikwete congratulates Ambassador  Wahidur Rahman of Bangladesh. (photo by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago)

President Kikwete introduces Ambassador Wahidur Rahman to Mr. John M. Haule, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.  Left is Ms. Samira Diria, Acting Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  (photo by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago)

Ms. Diria gets introduced to Ambassador Rahman of Bangladesh. (photo by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago)

Mr. Medard Ngaiza, Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also gets introduced to Ambassador Wahidur Rahman of Bangladesh. (photo by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago)

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania held talks with H.E. Wahidur Rahman, Ambassador of Bangladesh to the United Republic of Tanzania, with residence in Nairobi, Kenya.  During their discussion, President Kikwete took time to express condolences to the people of Bangladesh due to the aftermath of the collapse of an eight-story building which took lives of more than 250 people and injuring more than 1,000.  The building collapse took place on the outskirts of the Bangladesh capital city of Dhaka on 24 April, 2013.  The President shared the same sympathy as Tanzania too had recently lost lives of at least 36 people due to the collapse of 17 floor building in the heart of Dar es Salaam City.  Further, the two also discussed key areas of cooperation, in particular, the agriculture sector. (photo by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago)

Letter of Credence from the Ambassador of Kuwait

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania earlier today received Letters of Credence from H.E. Ambassador Yaquob Y. Alsanad of Kuwait to the United Republic of Tanzania, with residence in Nairobi, Kenya.  The ceremony took place in the State House, in Dar es Salaam.

Ambassador Alsanad gets introduced to Mr. John M. Haule, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.  Left is Ambassador Simba Yahya, Director of the Department of Middle East in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Ambassador Yahya gets introduced to Ambassador Alsanad.  Left is Mr. Abbas, Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania earlier today received Letters of Credence from H.E. Ambassador Yaquob Y. Alsanad of Kuwait to the United Republic of Tanzania, with residence in Nairobi, Kenya.  The two expressed the need to rebuild concrete ties between the two countries and increase key areas of cooperation such as trade and investment.  

Permanent Secretary Mr. John M. Haule and Ambassador Simba Yahya listening to the discussion between President Kikwete and Ambassador Alsanad. 

Also in attendance were Ambassador Liberata Mulamula (center), Senior Advisor to President Kikwete (Diplomatic Affairs), Deputy Secretary to the President (left), and Ms. Premi Kibanga (right), President's Assistant (Press).

The National Brass Band playing the National Anthem of Kuwait. 

Ambassador Alsanad of Kuwait greets and thanks the Maestro of the National Brass Band after the completion of the National Anthem of Kuwait.  Right is Ambassador Mohammed Maharage Juma, Chief of Protocol.

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

President Kikwete receives Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of Greece

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania earlier today received Letters of Credence from H.E. Eleftherios Kouvaritakis, Ambassador of Greece to the United Republic of Tanzania, with residence in Nairobi, Kenya.  The ceremony took place at the State House in Dar es Salaam.

President Kikwete congratulates Ambassador Kouvaritakis after receiving the Letters of Credence. 

President Kikwete introduces Ambassador Kouvaritakis to Mr. John M. Haule, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.  Left is Ambassador Dora Msechu, Director of the Department of Europe and Americas in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Ambassador Dora Msechu greets Ambassador Elefttherios Kouvaritakis of Greece to the United Republic of Tanzania, with residence in Nairobi, Kenya.  Left is Ms. Agnes, Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

President Kikwete holds talk with Ambassador Kouvaritakis.   During their discussion President Kikwete hailed the strong bond that the Greek Community has established here in Tanzania, and he hoped that it continues to grow for many years to come.  Further, the two discussed the areas of strengthening cooperation between Tanzania and Greece in particularly in the field of trade, investment, education and more. 

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

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

Ambassador Kouvaritakis observing the National Brass Band (not in the photo) playing the National Anthem of Greece.  Others in the photo are Ambassador Mohammed Maharage Juma (3rd left), Chief Protocol, Mr. Shabban Gurumo (left), State House Comptroller and Mr. Cosato Chumi (right), Foreign Service Office in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

The National Brass Band playing the National Anthem of Greece.

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

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