...tells Rwandan representative to amplify trade relations
PRESIDENT John
Magufuli yesterday received credentials from three foreign diplomats,
challenging the
new Rwandan envoy in Tanzania to work hard towards
improved trade relations between the two nations.
He told Major
General Charles Karamba that, "Tanzania and Rwanda share a lot in common
and President Paul Kagame is the current Chairman of the East African
Community, there is no need to waste time."
He challenged the new envoy to cement trade relations for the mutual benefits of people in the two East African countries.
During a brief
ceremony at the State House in Dar es Salaam, Dr Magufuli also received
credentials from European Union (EU) and Finland Ambassadors Manfred
Fanti and Riitta Swan, respectively.
Among others, Dr
Magufuli cited areas which need to be worked upon as the use of Tanga
Port for Rwanda's exports and imports as it had been earlier agreed by
the presidents of the two countries.
In response, Major
General Karamba said he was fully committed to fulfil the desires of
President Kagame in advancing trade between Rwanda and Tanzania.
"I am equally glad
and appreciative to the government of Tanzania for agreeing to receive
and host me in my new capacity," the diplomat observed.
Earlier, Ambassador
Fanti told President Magufuli that he will dedicate his time in office
to foster development cooperation between the European regional bloc and
Tanzania.
"It is my sincere
belief that there are many areas of development cooperation which can
uplift Tanzania to attain middle-income economy," he commented.
The diplomat
expressed his commitment to focus on smooth and effective execution of
projects, which have been agreed upon in 11 agreements between Tanzania
and EU Development Fund which have been allocated 1.583tri/-.
Apart from the
projects, the diplomat mentioned another area of focus as supporting
Tanzania to improve the generation of electricity through its
state-owned power utility Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO).
President Magufuli
hailed Mr Fanti for his commitment to strengthen existing relations
between the two partners, stating further that Tanzania cherishes its
cordial and historic ties with EU.
"The government is ready to work with you for the benefit of our people," he assured the envoy.
The Finish diplomat hailed the government under President Magufuli for the anti-corruption crusade.
The government of
Finland, she explained, is committed to work with Tanzania in
strengthening revenue collections by the Tanzania Revenue Authority
(TRA), environment conservation as well as improving good governance.
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