By Staff Writer, Tanzania24
Dar
es Salaam, September 27, 2017:
Life
is busy once again in down town Manhattan, New York as the 72nd
Session of the United Nations’ General Assembly continues with its proceedings.
On the sidelines of the UN meetings, the ongoing reforms taking place in
Tanzania, East Africa under reform minded President Dr. John Pombe Magufuli dominate
talks among delegates and officials from various countries and international organizations
whenever opportunity to meet the Tanzanian team comes up.
Speaking
from New York, United States, where he is representing President Magufuli at
the annual UN General Assembly, the Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and
East African Cooperation, Ambassador Dr. Augustine Mahiga said many delegates
at the UN environs were talking about the way President Magufuli is leading the
country towards prosperity.
“Here
at the United Nations headquarters in New York, I have met delegates from
Africa, Asia, Europe and America; they all talk about our President and
expressed their willingness to invite him to visit their countries to exchange
experiences” Dr. Mahiga said.
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He
added that most delegates he has met were surprised on how President Magufuli
has managed to undertake tremendous changes in a very short period and they see
him as “brave and visionary leader” who is committed to no other struggle than
to serve his people.
A
statement from the Tanzanian Chief Spokesperson, Dr. Hassan Abbasi released on
Wednesday further quoted Minister Mahiga that since his arrival, his delegations
has been busy meeting delegates from various countries and international
institutions; this time the Tanzanian delegates being even small-effect of
Magufuli’s expenditure cuts.
“As
we are talking, apart from addressing the UN General Assembly, I have already
met about 25 delegations and I hopefully expect to meet more delegations up to
35 in the course of this week,” explained Ambassador Dr. Mahiga.
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Furthermore,
Dr. Mahiga noted that delegates are also impressed by Magufuli’s walk-the=talk
style by sending a small delegation to the assembly unlike other countries.
Tanzanian delegation, he said is comprised of only 4 members from his ministry
including himself but also joined with Tanzania ambassador to UN ambassador.
He
said that the international media have been closely following up on the size of
delegations particularly from developing countries attending the General
Assembly. “Many international journalists have also been impressed by the size of
the 4 people Tanzania delegation to the UN and were satisfied with the way our
government is spending its taxpayers’ money.”
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The Foreign
Minister added that this year Tanzania has made history by sending the smallest
delegation to the General Assembly compared to previous years where delegation
to the United Conferences had members ranging between 40 to 100 people. He
revealed that despite its size, this year’ delegation was effectively and
efficiently performing its tasks.
Magufuli
did not attend the UN Meeting this September in New York; instead, he chose to
visit his people in the Northern Region of Arusha where he addressed a number
of public rallies to reinvigorate his vision for change.
Addressing
the Assembly on behalf of President Magufuli, apart from conveying the President’s
special message to the UN, Dr. Mahiga briefed delegates on the various ongoing
reforms taking place in the country including the fight against corruption and
enhancing accountability in the government.
He
also reiterated the readiness and willingness of the government of United
Republic of Tanzania to continue working closely with United Nations for the interest
and benefit of the world.
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