JPM receives six new diplomats

PRESIDENT John Magufuli yesterday received diplomatic credentials from six different resident ambassadors who will represent their countries in Tanzania
The ambassadors who presented their credentials at the State House in Dar es Salaam include Mohamed Ben Mansour Al Malek from the United Arab Emirates, Abdelilah Benryane of Morroco, Benson Keith Chali of Zambia, Lucas Domingo Hernandez Polledo of the Republic of Cuba, Mousa Farhang of Iran and Gervais Abayeho from Burundi.
President Magufuli welcomed the new ambassadors, assuring them of close cooperation and that Tanzania would continue to enhance economic cooperation with their countries for the benefit of all.
“I am aware that Saudi Arabia implements a number of construction projects in Tanzania. I would like to assure you that we will continue implementing such projects together,” he told Ambassador Mohamed Ben Mansour Al Malek.
“I am expecting Cubans to construct factories in Tanzania as we plan to stop importing medicines. The government spends a huge chunk of our foreign currency importing medicines from abroad,” The President told Ambassador Lucas Domingo Hernandez Polledo from Cuba.
The Ambassador of Morocco in the country, Abdelilah Benryane promised President Magufuli that his country would, apart from constructing a Mosque in Dodoma, also implement other projects.
Speaking to Zambian Ambassador, Benson Keith Chali the President said that his presence will speed up the process for improvement of the Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) in order to enhance productivity.
President Magufuli assured the Ambassador of Burundi, Gervais Abayeho that Tanzania would continue to be a good friend to their country.
He said the bilateral relationship between the two countries would be cemented as Tanzania continues to be part of the conflict resolution committee through former President, Benjamin Mkapa.
The Ambassadors congratulated President Magufuli for his austerity measures in shaping the country’s economy, fight corruption, abuse of office and ensuring ethics amongst public servants.