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Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
November 5, 2015
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of the United Republic of Tanzania on their presidential and parliamentary elections, reaffirming Tanzania's strong democratic record.
As President John Pombe Magufuli and his administration assume their responsibilities, we look forward to continuing our close partnership and strengthening further ties between our two countries as we work together to support democratic traditions, promote regional security, and continue to spur economic development.
I also thank outgoing President Kikwete for his efforts to help build a strong and enduring relationship between the United States and Tanzania.
The United States, however, continues to be gravely alarmed by the announcement by authorities that they intend to nullify Zanzibar's October 25 presidential election.
We strongly urge Tanzania's new administration to ensure that the will of the Zanzibari people is reflected in the prompt, fair, and peaceful conclusion of the electoral process in Zanzibar.
Source: US Department of State
Kwa niaba ya Rais Obama na watu wa Marekani, nawapongeza watu wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania kwa uchaguzi wa rais na wabunge ulioendelea kuthibitisha rekodi nzuri ya Tanzania katika kujenga demokrasia imara.
Wakati Rais John Pombe Magufuli na serikali yake wakichukua majukumu yao, tunatarajia kuendelea na ubia wetu wa karibu na kuimarisha zaidi ushirikiano baina ya nchi zetu mbili tunapofanya kazi pamoja ya kusaidia ujenzi wa demokrasia, kukuza usalama wa kikanda na kuendelea kuchochea maendeleo ya kiuchumi.
Aidha, napenda kumshukuru Rais aliyemaliza muda wake Jakaya Kikwete kwa jitihada zake za kujenga uhusiano imara na wa kudumu kati ya Marekani na Tanzania.
Hata hivyo, Marekani inaendelea kustushwa sana na tamko la mamlaka visiwani Zanzibar la kusudio la kufuta matokeo ya uchaguzi wa rais wa Zanzibar wa Oktoba 25.
Kwa dhati kabisa, tunatoa wito kwa serikali mpya kuhakikisha kuwa maamuzi ya watu wa Zanzibar yanajidhihirisha katika ukamilishwaji wa haraka, wa haki na wa amani wa mchakato wa uchaguzi visiwani Zanzibar.