The Dialogue of China-Tanzania Governors and Mayors was held in Dar Es Salaam, capital city of Tanzania on November 25, 2013. Mr. Xia Geng, Vice Governor of Shandong Province, Mr. Bing Zhigang, Vice Governor of Liaoning Province, Ms. Wang Lixia, Vice Governor of Shaanxi Province, Mr. Feng Zuoku, Vice President of CPAFFC, Mr. Lv Youqing, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania, Honorable Mr. P Pinda, Prime Minister of Tanzania, Madame Gacia, Minister of Rural Area and Local Government and the businessmen from China and Tanzania, totaling about 500 guests, attended the Dialogue.
P Pinda, Prime Minister of Tanzania Addressing the Dialogue
Honorable PM Pinda said in his speech that the China-Tanzania traditional friendship was laid down by the old leaders of Mao Zedong and Nyerere in the 1960s. Since the establishment of the diplomatic relations between China and Tanzania in 1964, the two countries have been enjoying frequent high-level visits and the further promotion of political, economic and cultural exchanges to become the all-weather friends. Local government cooperation is an important part of the bilateral relations and the dialogue is another milestone and opportunity for us to strengthen our local government cooperation and economic ties. It’s hoped that the delegates from both sides could find more chances for the potential cooperation for the common development of our two countries.
Attendants of the Dialogue
Mr. Xia Geng, Head of the Chinese Delegation and Vice Governor of Shandong Province said that China and Tanzania enjoyed long history of friendship. As the symbol of China-Tanzania friendship, Tanzara is well-known in China. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, bilateral relations has been developed healthily and steadily and is motivated with new energy in the new period. We hope to further promote the practical cooperation between China and Tanzania local government and the development of comprehensive partnership.
Dialugue Site
During the dialogue, both sides also held the Promotion of China’s Provinces and Cities, Promotion of Tanzania Investment and One-to-One Governors and Business Talks.
Signing Ceremony
