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PM Modi holds talks with Tanzanian Prez across various sectors

PM Modi holds talks with Tanzanian Prez across various sectors

| | 10 Jul 2016, 02:39 pm
Dar-es-Salaam, July 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Tanzania on Sunday, held delegation level talks with Tanzanian President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli and said it is a privilege to partner Tanzania in its developmental priorities.

PM Modi and President Magufuli witnessed the exchange of five agreements across various sectors.

Modi thanked the Tanzanian President and said he "agrees with him about strengths and future potential of our friendship."

Emphasising on historic links, Modi said: "We're old maritime neighbors and have fought colonialism as well as racial oppression together."

The Indian Prime Minister paid tribute to President Magufuli's motto:"Hapa kazi tu".

He said, "Both share vision of nation building, development and industrialisation."

Highlighting on the economic partnership, Modi said, "It is a privilege to partner Tanzania in its developmental priorities."

He said, "We discussed the full spectrum of partnership. Focus was to shape an action oriented agenda of cooperation."

Modi said both countries signed agreement on water supply projects in Zanzibar and are working on others in 17 cities under concessional LOCs.

Recognising public health as another important area, Modi said: "We are ready to supply medicines and equipment to meet healthcare priorities of the Tanzanian government."

He said human resource development is an area of priority where India is willing to to offer all possible assistance.

"India's cooperation with Tanzania will always be as per your needs and priorities," said Modi.

"Our discussions on regional and global issues reflected considerable convergence on issues of common interest," said he.

On conclusion, the Indian PM said: "I look forward to welcoming President Magufuli in India. Thank you for your friendship and for receiving me so warmly."

On his arrival at Tanzania, Modi received a ceremonial welcome.

Modi landed in Tanzania on Sunday morning.

Visiting the airport, Prime Minister of Tanzania Kassim Majaliwa welcomed Modi to his nation.

 

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