Monday, December 30, 2013
Namibia hosts the SADC's Ministerial Council of the Organ meeting
Hon. Dr. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (center), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation recently participated in the SADC's Ministerial Council of the Organ (MCO) meeting held in Windhoek, Namibia on the 29th of December, 2013. The Meeting was also participated by other SADC's members that included Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Also in the photo is Mr. Adram Miyaye (left) and d Mr. Gerald Mbwafu, from the Department of the Regional Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Deputy Minister Mahadhi Juma Maalim (left) in a photo with Malawi's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Ephraim Chiume.
Deputy Minister Mahadhi Juma Maalim (2nd left) in a discussion with Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (2nd right), Foreign Affairs Minister of Namibia and SADC's Chair of the Ministerial Council of the Organ and Hon. Mohlabi Kenneth Tsekoa (right), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho and former SADC's Executive Secretary Dr. Tomaz A. SalomÄo.
TAARIFA KWA VYOMBO VYA HABARI
TAARIFA KWA VYOMBO VYA HABARI
Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa itashiriki katika hafla ya makabidhiano ya magari ya msaada kutoka Serikali ya China katika Ukumbi wa Mikutano wa Kimataifa wa Mwalimu Nyerere, jijini Dar es Salaam, tarehe 31 Desemba 2013, saa 3:00 asubuhi.
Hafla hiyo itahudhuriwa na Uongozi wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa na Wizara ya Fedha, pamoja na Ubalozi wa China hapa nchini.
Imetolewa na:
Kitengo cha Mawasiliano ya Serikali,
Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa,
Dar es Salaam
30 Desemba, 2013.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Winner of the 2013 Public Sector Partner of the Year
Mr. John M. Haule, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation receives the Public Sector Partner of the Year 2013 Award on behalf of the Ministry from Mr. Ali Mufuruki, Chairman of the CEO Roundtable. The special ceremony took place last Friday 6 December, 2013 at the CEO Roundtable event held at the Hyatt Regency (Kilimanjaro) Hotel in Dar es Salaam.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to serve as the 'link' for various institutions in the country which has birthed many business and investment opportunities in the country. Such opportunities resulted in the recent businessmen roundtables that connected local businessmen and others around the globe, exchanging ideas, expertise and experiences in various sectors.
Permanent Secretary John M. Haule shows the Award he had just received on behalf of the Ministry, which is a recognition of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' contribution to the promotion of the private sectors.
This year, Tanzania hosted notable world leaders that included the State Visits by the Chinese President Xi Jinping, who had launched the China's Foreign Policy for Africa, and the U.S. President Barack Obama, who had launched the Power Africa Initiative.
Apart from that, there were other significant visits by Thai Premier Yingluck Shinawatra, the visit which opened new business ventures with Tanzania, the two Joint Permanent Commissions (JPC) between Tanzania and Oman, and between Tanzania and India for this year 2013. Further, Tanzania had also hosted the 2013 Global Smart Partnership Dialogue in late June 2013, which had gathered businessmen and world leaders from around the globe in Dar es Salaam.
These visits and among others, have opened more doors for businesses and investment opportunities that derive from China, the United States, Denmark, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia and other countries around the world.
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Deputy Minister Mahadhi Juma Maalim participates in the Madagascar's election
H.E. Joaquim Chissano(2nd left), the SADC Mediator to the Republic of Madagascar prepares to issue SADC's preliminary statement during the Madagascar's election. Also in the photo are Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa (2nd right), Namibia's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Hon. Dr. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (right), Tanzania's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.
Hon. Chissano, who is also a former president of Mozambique, read the SADC's preliminary statement which declared the Madagascar's election as peaceful, free and transparent.
Hon. Dr. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP), Tanzania Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operations in a discussion with Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa, Namibia Minister for Foreign Affairs during the SADC's press conference.
Hon. Maalim (right) in a photo with Hon. Nandi-Ndaitwa (center), Namibia's Foreign Affairs Minister and Mr. Robert Kahendaguza, Acting Director of the Department of Regional Cooperation in the Tanzania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Government's Statement on the Situation in South Sudan
PRESS STATEMENT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA ON THE SITUATION IN SOUTH SUDAN
ISSUED BY
HON. BERNARD K. MEMBE
(MP), MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND
INTERNATIONAL
COOPERATION
DAR ES SALAAM,
TANZANIA, 19TH DECEMBER, 2013
The Government of the United
Republic of Tanzania is gravely concern with the deteriorating security
situation in South Sudan, following the outbreak of fighting in capital, Juba,
and other areas since 15 December, 2013, which resulted in a number of causalities
of soldiers as well as civilian population. The fighting is a serious political
setback to South Sudan, the world’s new nation which was formed in 2011 after
two decades of war. Also, the fighting is a serious setback to the progress
made, so far, in the last two years of the existence of South Sudan, as a
sovereign state and will lead to the suffering of the civilian populations, who
had already started to enjoy peace dividend.
In this respect, the
Government of the United Republic of Tanzania joins the United Nations and the
African Union in urging the parties concerned with the fighting in South Sudan
to exercise restraint and refrain from any action that may further escalate
violence, causalities and humanitarian crisis in that country.
Furthermore, the Government
of Tanzania also calls upon the parties concerned to engage in dialogue in
order to find a solution of their differences through peaceful means, with due
respect of rule of law, human rights and constitutional legality.
Moreover, while reports indicate
that so far no Tanzanian has been affected by the fighting, the Government of
the United Republic of Tanzania calls upon all the parties concerned, most
particularly the Government of the Republic of South Sudan to ensure the safety
of all the people, not only the South Sudanese but also all the foreigners in
South Sudan, including Tanzanian Nationals.
Finally, the Government of
the United Republic of Tanzania wishes to express its readiness to support
efforts by the United Nations, the African Union and the International Community,
as a whole, aimed at finding a lasting peace in South Sudan.
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN
AFFAIRS AND
INTERNATIONAL
COOPERATION
Tanzania-Qatar for stronger economic ties
On the 18th of December 2013, the State of Qatar celebrated its National Day, an historical event which was commemorated in Dar es Salaam in cooperation with the Qatar Embassy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Members of the Diplomatic Corps and other distinguished guests. The event took place at the Hyatt Regency (Kilimanjaro) Hotel, with Guest of Honor H.E. Ambassador Rajabu Gamaha, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.
In commemorating the Qatar National Day, H.E. Ali Hassan Mwinyi (3rd left), former President of the United Republic of Tanzania along with Ambassador Jassim Mohamed Mubarak Abdullah Darwish (3d right) of the State of Qatar to the United Republic of Tanzania, and Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim (2nd right), former Prime Minister of Tanzania and former General Secretary of Organization of African Union (OAU) assisted in cutting a special cake baring flags of Tanzania and Qatar, symbolizing the strong bilateral ties between the two countries.
Others in the photo are H.E. Ambassador Rajabu Gamaha (center), Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and H.E. Ambassador Alfani Juma Mpango (left) Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, who is also an Ambassador of Congo-DRC and Mr. Mussaab Al-Fehaid (2nd left), Foreign Service Officer at the Qatar Embassy.
Ambassador Hassan Simba Yahya, Director of the Department of the Middle East in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a discussing with Qatar Ambassador Jassim Mohamed Mubarak Abdullah Darwish.
Ambassador Darwish welcomes H.E. Ali Hassan Mwinyi, former President of the United Republic of Tanzania during the ceremony. Also in the photo is H.E. Ambassador Gamaha, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
H.E. Ambassador Gamaha in a discussion with H.E. Ambassador Darwish of the State of Qatar to the United Republic of Tanzania.
Distinguished Guests were treated to various gifts of their choice as souvenirs.
Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim in a conversation with members of diplomatic corps that included Palestine Ambassador to Tanzania H.E. Dr. Nasri Abujaish (2nd left) and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps H.E. Dean Ambassador Alfani Juma Mpango.
Ambassador Darwish gives his remarks.
Ambassador Gamaha gives his remarks.
Listening on are Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim and Members of the Diplomatic Corps.
Other guests during the ceremony.
Distinguished Guests listening on.
Guests during the ceremony.
More guests.
Ambassador Gamaha reaches out in a bowl to pick a ticket for a lottery winner.
H.E. Judith Kapijimpanga, High Commissioner of Zambia in Tanzania was one of the winners of the round trip Business Air Ticket for Dar-Doha-Dar courtesy of Qatar Airways.
Another winner was Mr. Batholomeo Jungu, Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He won a gift bag filled with goodies, including a men's cologne.
Former President Mwinyi in a discussion with Dr. Salim during the ceremony.
All photos courtesy of Mr. Yusuf Badi, photojournalist of the Daily News - Tanzania
Tanzania-Qatar for stronger economic ties
By TAGIE DAISY MWAKAWAGO
Tanzania and Qatar have vowed to continue strengthening their economic ties for the years to come, gearing towards forging new ventures in oil and gas sectors.
Ambassador Rajabu Gamaha, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, said that the Government of Tanzania is keen in ensuring that the two countries continue to prosper through their economic cooperation for the betterment lives of their citizens.
Ambassador Gamaha was speaking yesterday during the Qatar National Day ceremony that was also attended by former president Ali Hassan Mwinyi, former prime minister Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Ambassador Alfani Juma Mpango of the Democratic Republic of Congo and other members of diplomatic corps. The ceremony was held at the Hyatt Regency (Kilimanjaro) Hotel in Dar es Salaam.
"I call upon the Qatari business community to come and invest in the Tanzania economy," said Ambassador Gamaha adding that the Government has put in place conducive investment plans to attract more foreign investors including businessmen from Qatar.
On his part, Qatar Ambassador Jassim Mohamed Mubarak Abdullah Darwish expressed his Government readiness in continuing bilateral ties that have existed in the field of technical, economy and investment.
He said that Qatari businessmen are expected to arrive in Tanzania early next year, to exchange knowledge in oil and gas sectors and to further explore opportunities that exist in Tanzania.
President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete had also sent out a congratulatory message to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, expressing the Government's desire and commitment to further enhance friendship and cooperation existing between these two countries.
End.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
President Kikwete sends a message on Qatar's National Day
H.E. Jakaya Mrisho
Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania has sent a congratulatory
message to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of
the State of Qatar, on the occasion of the Anniversary of the Qatar National
Day of the founder of the state of Qatar Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani.
The message reads as
follows:
“His
Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,
Emir
of the state of Qatar,
DOHA,
Your Highness,
On behalf of the
Government and the people of the United Republic of Tanzania, and indeed on my
own behalf, I would like to sincerely convey my warm congratulations to you,
Your Highness and through you, to the Government and the people of Qatar on
this significant celebration of the Anniversary of the State of Qatar National
Day.
The state of Qatar and
the United Republic of Tanzania have enjoyed cordial bilateral relations over
the years. As you commemorate this joyous occasion of your country’s
independence, I wish to take this opportunity to reiterate my Government’s
desire and commitment to further enhance the traditional bond of
friendship and cooperation existing between our two countries for our mutual
benefits.
Please accept, Your
Highness, my most sincere congratulations and best wishes for the continued
good health and happiness, and for the friendly people of the state of Qatar,
further progress and prosperity.
Dr. Jakaya Mrisho
Kikwete
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA”
Issued by:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and International Cooperation,
Dar es Salaam.
18TH DECEMBER, 2013
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