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.
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.
