Tanzania opens resident embassy in Seoul on Jan. 31 on the 25th diplomatic anniversary
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Tanzania opens resident embassy in Seoul on Jan. 31 on the 25th diplomatic anniversary
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Foreign Minister Mahiga of Tanzania vows efforts to strengthen economic, trade relations
By Kalangari Rwehumbiza, The Korea Post correspondent
The official Opening of Tanzania Embassy's in South Korea on Jan. 31 was accompanied by another big event of diplomatic ties between two countries which is 25 years of diplomatic relations. Special guests were the Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Augustine Mahiga of Tanzania who promised to strengthen the economic and trade relations between Tanzania and South Korea so that both sides will benefit from it.
Minister Mahiga completed his three-day visit where he spent the last day in contact with various institutions in Korea for the discussion of development goals, for example, the Exim Bank of Korea, as well as other private companies that are committed to implementing various development projects in Tanzania.
He added saying that the 25th anniversary of the relationship between two countries was based on the solid foundation of diplomatic relations where these countries were strengthening themselves as independent states. Minister Mahiga said: "Now it is time for economic growth to see the private sector participating in the development of the economy, and the Tanzanians have come to Korea to learn more about technology, engineering, and even architecture. This is a productive relationship with our nations.”
Moreover, he explained that President Magufuli's agenda for manufacturing industries cannot be achieved without having basic infrastructures such as sufficient electricity generation and the growth of the transport industry and communication where South Korea is involved in the industrial development agenda.
Then the second main event, Tanzania opened its embassy in Seoul on that day. The opening event of the diplomatic mission happened at the Yongsan district and it was attended by many guests, including former United Nations Secretary General His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, Tanzanian Foreign Minister His excellency Dr. Augustine Mahiga and Korean First Vice Foreign Minister His excellency Lim Sung-nam including many other people from different areas.
“The Tanzanian community is very excited today,” said Tanzanian Ambassador Matilda S. Masuka. The event went on to request a minute of silence in tribute to the late Nara Kim, a Korean volunteer who passed away on Jan. 13 after contracting malaria in Tanzania. Kim had worked in the country for 10 years helping children and orphans and serving rural communities through World Share Tanzania