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Published On: Sun, Dec 11th, 2011
Tanzania | Published On: Sun, Dec 11th, 2011
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deepak Obhrai
Peaceful transition of power to national leaders, respect of human rights and human equality and existing freedom of speech are among the undisputable indicators of strength of democracy thatTanzania has achieved.
The legacy of human emancipation, both mentally and physically, left by the founding father of the nation, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, has not only sustained peace and unity but also earned the country good reputation at the international arena.
Canadian Member of Parliament, Mr Calgary East and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deepak Obhrai made the inspiring observation during exclusive interview with the ‘Sunday News' in Dar es Salaam on Saturday after attending the 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations on Saturday.
Mr Deepak who was born in Oldean in Arusha region and worked with the Directorate of Civil Aviation of the former East African Community (EAC), immigrated to Canada in 1977 but still has special affiliation with Tanzania.
The success that he attained in life, he said, emanated from the non-discriminatory legacy that facilitated both primary and secondary education in Arusha and Moshi, working with the aviation industry and many others.
"I have travelled across the continents. I have seen democracies rising and democracies falling. Tanzaniahas set excellent examples in many ways.
Smooth transition of power starting with Mwalimu Julius Nyerere followed by President Ali Hassan Mwinyi, President Benjamin Mkapa and now President Jakaya Kikwete, has proved the country's determination to building democracy," Mr Deepak said.
The decision taken by the nation under Mwalimu Nyerere to spearhead liberation struggle of Southern Africa, he added, was very wise, compassionate, commendable and shall never be forgotten because freedom of an individual nation as Mwalimu Nyerere put it correctly would be meaningless if neighbours were still in colonial bondage.
Tanzania was the headquarters of the Southern Africa liberation Movements that made possible for countries like Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique, Angola and Zimbabwe regain independence.
"I feel privileged to be appointed by the Prime Minister of Canada to attend the 50th Independence anniversary that signified tremendous achievements in different sectors.
"In early days of independence, poverty was at level zero. Most of essential facilities were not in place but today things have changed.
More has been achieved in education, health, infrastructure, tourism among other
sectors," he explained.
On the existing bilateral relations between Tanzania and Canada, Mr Deepak said the relations continue to gain strengthen and personally he had been assigned with the duty to coordinate efforts to explore the best approach to strengthen cooperation between Canada and Tanzania.
"Tanzania has lived by example. For example, there are many other countries receiving financial support for development projects but never reached the intended masses.
Tanzania has been the exception as the assistance reached the people and 50 years of independence much has been achieved although more needs to be done as President Jakaya Kikwete said on Saturday," he remarked.
For example, he talked about ongoing negotiations on trade promotion for effective implementation of Foreign Investment Protection Act (FIPA) to allow countries, Tanzania inclusive, to be protected and benefit from international business relations.
"I wish the leadership and all Tanzanians at large the best in the next 50 years for the country to become prosperous, economically powerful under sustained peace and unity," he said.
By BILHAM KIMATI, Tanzania Daily News
Tanzania | Published On: Sun, Dec 11th, 2011
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deepak Obhrai
Peaceful transition of power to national leaders, respect of human rights and human equality and existing freedom of speech are among the undisputable indicators of strength of democracy thatTanzania has achieved.
The legacy of human emancipation, both mentally and physically, left by the founding father of the nation, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, has not only sustained peace and unity but also earned the country good reputation at the international arena.
Canadian Member of Parliament, Mr Calgary East and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deepak Obhrai made the inspiring observation during exclusive interview with the ‘Sunday News' in Dar es Salaam on Saturday after attending the 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations on Saturday.
Mr Deepak who was born in Oldean in Arusha region and worked with the Directorate of Civil Aviation of the former East African Community (EAC), immigrated to Canada in 1977 but still has special affiliation with Tanzania.
The success that he attained in life, he said, emanated from the non-discriminatory legacy that facilitated both primary and secondary education in Arusha and Moshi, working with the aviation industry and many others.
"I have travelled across the continents. I have seen democracies rising and democracies falling. Tanzaniahas set excellent examples in many ways.
Smooth transition of power starting with Mwalimu Julius Nyerere followed by President Ali Hassan Mwinyi, President Benjamin Mkapa and now President Jakaya Kikwete, has proved the country's determination to building democracy," Mr Deepak said.
The decision taken by the nation under Mwalimu Nyerere to spearhead liberation struggle of Southern Africa, he added, was very wise, compassionate, commendable and shall never be forgotten because freedom of an individual nation as Mwalimu Nyerere put it correctly would be meaningless if neighbours were still in colonial bondage.
Tanzania was the headquarters of the Southern Africa liberation Movements that made possible for countries like Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique, Angola and Zimbabwe regain independence.
"I feel privileged to be appointed by the Prime Minister of Canada to attend the 50th Independence anniversary that signified tremendous achievements in different sectors.
"In early days of independence, poverty was at level zero. Most of essential facilities were not in place but today things have changed.
More has been achieved in education, health, infrastructure, tourism among other
sectors," he explained.
On the existing bilateral relations between Tanzania and Canada, Mr Deepak said the relations continue to gain strengthen and personally he had been assigned with the duty to coordinate efforts to explore the best approach to strengthen cooperation between Canada and Tanzania.
"Tanzania has lived by example. For example, there are many other countries receiving financial support for development projects but never reached the intended masses.
Tanzania has been the exception as the assistance reached the people and 50 years of independence much has been achieved although more needs to be done as President Jakaya Kikwete said on Saturday," he remarked.
For example, he talked about ongoing negotiations on trade promotion for effective implementation of Foreign Investment Protection Act (FIPA) to allow countries, Tanzania inclusive, to be protected and benefit from international business relations.
"I wish the leadership and all Tanzanians at large the best in the next 50 years for the country to become prosperous, economically powerful under sustained peace and unity," he said.
By BILHAM KIMATI, Tanzania Daily News
