DAR ES SALAAM (Tanzania): The
fate of Nelson Mandela, who is critically ill in South Africa, has
overshadowed the opening of the Global Partnership Dialogue (GSPD) 2013
at which is a Malaysian delegation led by the Prime Minister.
Tanzanians are holding prayers for the anti-apartheid icon. The 10 current and five former presidents from African countries attending the dialogue may have to cut short their trip to go to Johannesburg if Mandela’s condition turns for the worse.
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who is accompanied by his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, arrived at the Julius Nyerere International Airport here last night to join the think-tank sessions which begin today.
Yesterday, Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete opened the dialogue at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre.
The four-day meeting is receiving mixed attention owing to Mandela’s ill health. Furthermore, Tanzania is also all set for Barack Obama’s visit on Monday.
The US President’s visit is not related to GSPD but there is much emphasis given to his tour here because Tanzania is the only country in the five-member East African Community that Obama will visit.
According to Malaysian High Commissioner to Kenya Ismail Salam, who is also the Malaysian High Commissioner designate to Tanzania, the dialogue sessions would go on as planned despite the uncertainty and Obama’s unprecedented visit.
Ismail said GSPD was initiated in 1995 when Malaysia hosted the first Langkawi International Dialogue.
The event was a significant platform for smart partnerships, including that of heads of governments, business leaders, scientists, academicians and student leaders. They discuss ideas and experiences related to science, technology and innovation.
Najib will talk on socio-economic transformation with African leaders and experts and share Malaysia’s successful Government Transformation Programme story.
In conjunction with the GSPD, 28 Malaysian entities are showcasing their products and services related to agriculture, services, energy and manufactured goods to Tanzania and neighbouring countries.
(Source: The Star Online)
Tanzanians are holding prayers for the anti-apartheid icon. The 10 current and five former presidents from African countries attending the dialogue may have to cut short their trip to go to Johannesburg if Mandela’s condition turns for the worse.
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who is accompanied by his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, arrived at the Julius Nyerere International Airport here last night to join the think-tank sessions which begin today.
Yesterday, Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete opened the dialogue at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre.
The four-day meeting is receiving mixed attention owing to Mandela’s ill health. Furthermore, Tanzania is also all set for Barack Obama’s visit on Monday.
The US President’s visit is not related to GSPD but there is much emphasis given to his tour here because Tanzania is the only country in the five-member East African Community that Obama will visit.
According to Malaysian High Commissioner to Kenya Ismail Salam, who is also the Malaysian High Commissioner designate to Tanzania, the dialogue sessions would go on as planned despite the uncertainty and Obama’s unprecedented visit.
Ismail said GSPD was initiated in 1995 when Malaysia hosted the first Langkawi International Dialogue.
The event was a significant platform for smart partnerships, including that of heads of governments, business leaders, scientists, academicians and student leaders. They discuss ideas and experiences related to science, technology and innovation.
Najib will talk on socio-economic transformation with African leaders and experts and share Malaysia’s successful Government Transformation Programme story.
In conjunction with the GSPD, 28 Malaysian entities are showcasing their products and services related to agriculture, services, energy and manufactured goods to Tanzania and neighbouring countries.
(Source: The Star Online)
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