Continue investing in TZ, Huawei told

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete speaks with Huawei Technologies top management during his recent visit to the company’s headquarters in Shenzhen, China.  PHOTO | COURTESY OF HUAWEI 

By The Citizen Correspondent

In Summary

• President Kikwete said this during his official visit to Huawei Technologies headquarters in Shenzhen, China recently. The two sides had constructive talks and exchanged views on Tanzania’s 2025 ICT development plan

Shenzhen. Tanzania’s President Jakaya Kikwete has urged Huawei Technologies to continue its investment in Tanzania’s information and communication technology to help innovate and develop the local ICT industry.

President Kikwete said this during his official visit to Huawei Technologies headquarters in Shenzhen, China recently. The two sides had constructive talks and exchanged views on Tanzania’s 2025 ICT development plan.

The president had the opportunity to discuss with Huawei key issues regarding the development and reformation of the information and telecommunication sector in Tanzania.

“It has been a pleasure to visit Huawei’s headquarters in Shenzhen, and to have the opportunity to discuss developing and reforming the ICT industry in Tanzania. I look forward to building upon our relationship as Huawei continues to support the Tanzanian government in communications technology innovation as we work to reform the national company, TTCL,” said President Kikwete.

For his part, Huawei Technologies vice president Li JinGe said his company will continue working closely with the Tanzanian government and other stakeholders to help boost and build capacity for the country’s ICT sector.

President Kikwete said: “Huawei is a workers’ collective shareholding company, the boss holds only 1.4 per cent shares, which is admirable. I thank Huawei for your contribution to Tanzania. I am expecting Huawei to continue supporting Tanzania in the field of ICT.”