 "Modi in Africa: A brief but eventful visit to Tanzania")
On the fourth day of his four-nation Africa tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Tanzania. He had wide-ranging talks with President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, and they agreed to work closely, bilaterally, regionally and globally to combat the twin threats of terrorism and climate change. The two leaders also decided to deepen bilateral trade and investment partnership by encouraging greater industry to industry ties. Here are some tweets that highlight the key moments of the visit.
Tanzania is all set to welcome PM @narendramodi https://t.co/XLl9tdyDqc
— India in Tanzania (@IndiainTanzania) July 9, 2016
From Durban to Dar es Salaam! PM @narendramodi arrives late night in Tanzania on the 3rd leg of his African sojourn pic.twitter.com/QByYm8E2B1
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 9, 2016
Modi tweeted about his arrival in Swahili. The translation is, “I have arrived Tanzania. I am optimistic about this tour and I’m confident it will open a new beginning in relations between India and Tanzania.”
Nimefika Tanzania. Nina matumaini makubwa kuhusu ziara hii na nina imani itafungua mwanzo mpya katika mahusiano baina ya India na Tanzania.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 9, 2016
The Prime Minister of Tanzania, Kassim Majaliwa, came to welcome Modi to Tanzania.
A special gesture for a special visit. PM of Tanzania, Mr. Kassim Majaliwa welcomed PM @narendramodi at the airport. pic.twitter.com/I6fa0BFXVB
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2016
With PM @narendramodi in Dar es Salaam,look at warm cooperative relations b/w #IndiaTanzaniahttps://t.co/hUwtwVdqQu pic.twitter.com/y4r7Vf2z7u
— Indian Diplomacy (@IndianDiplomacy) July 10, 2016
Impact Shorts
More ShortsAlong with the energetic welcome at the airport, Modi also received a ceremonial reception at Dar-es-Salaam State House.
Landed to a lively welcome in Tanzania. pic.twitter.com/saDl6Y0NJi — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 9, 2016
A ceremonial welcome, the East African way. PM's Tanzania engagements begin at the State House in Dar es Salaam pic.twitter.com/vkkgb3jsSt
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
A rapturous welcome for PM @narendramodi in Tanzania. pic.twitter.com/ucJEgfI25y — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2016
Even more flair exuded out of the colourful event when Modi tried his hand at the traditional Tanzania drum with President John Magufuli.
New beats to the #IndiaAfrica rhythm! PM @narendramodi and President @MagufuliJP play the drum pic.twitter.com/4ilXLRAJ4o
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
Modi and the Tanzanian president then went on to have restricted talks, following which a bilateral meeting and delgation level talks were held.
Talking with Tanzania. PM @narendramodi and President @MagufuliJP in restricted talks following the welcome pic.twitter.com/EyIyFpGxmm
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
Discussing India-Tanzania relations with President @MagufuliJP during the bilateral meeting and delegation talks. pic.twitter.com/h1q0rdxxp4
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2016
Reviewing the full spectrum of #IndiaTanzania relations. President @MagufuliJP and PM lead delegation level talks pic.twitter.com/DIodinhOG2
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
As India is Tanzania’s second-largest investor, it has close ties with Tanzania.
Robust commerce
— Indian Diplomacy (@IndianDiplomacy) July 10, 2016
With vibrant business ties, #IndiaTanzania share thriving exports-imports & ever growing investments pic.twitter.com/z0KoVlWpLY
Multi sectoral collaboration#pathbreakingdiplomacy has boosted #IndiaTanzania relations for mutual benefit &devp'nt pic.twitter.com/CZy5SnuF0R
— Indian Diplomacy (@IndianDiplomacy) July 10, 2016
In a bid to strengthen these ties, Modi signed 5 agreements in various sectors like water resource management and food supply.
A close and friendly partner. PM and President witness the exchange of 5 agreements across various sectors pic.twitter.com/2bfUsA3PcH
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
The two leaders then went on to hold a joint press meet.
Here is the full text of PM @narendramodi 's Press Statement during his Tanzania visithttps://t.co/hxf4hU1lMf pic.twitter.com/q5n6OcnRkZ
— Indian Diplomacy (@IndianDiplomacy) July 10, 2016
Happening now: PM @narendramodi and President @MagufuliJP at the joint press meet. Watch. https://t.co/iyVXv3NRzc
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2016
Modi asserted that the two nations had similar interests and that they can collaborate and prosper in many vital sectors.
President @MagufuliJP & I agreed to deepen India-Tanzania ties in agriculture, food security, trade, natural gas & other vital sectors.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2016
India is ready to meet the healthcare priorities of Tanzania. Also discussed cooperation in education, skill development & IT.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2016
PM emphasises historic links: We're old maritime neighbors & have fought colonialism & racial oppr'n together pic.twitter.com/ORNj1YpxnH
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
Discussions today reflected the considerable convergence between India & Tanzania on a wide range of issues. https://t.co/TpeWNiDsA7
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2016
PM pays tribute to Prez @MagufuliJP 's motto:"Hapa kazi tu". Says both share vision of nation building, development & industrialisation
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
Economic partnerships and trade relations were a key point of discussion.
PM highlights the economic p'ship, says it is a privilege to partner Tanzania in its developmental priorities pic.twitter.com/ASlfWCY2FW
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
India is already a substantial economic partner of Tanzania. The whole range of our economic ties are healthy and on upswing: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2016
PM @narendramodi: We discussed the full spectrum of p'ship. Focus was to shape an action oriented agenda of coop'n pic.twitter.com/Cq4BepYuOf
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
Efforts on public health, human resources and climate change were also discussed.
PM: We have signed agreement on water supply pjcts in Zanzibar and are working on others in 17 cities under concessional LOCs
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
PM: Public Health is another imp area. We are ready to supply medicines & equipment to meet healthcare priorities of the Tanzanian govt
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
PM: Human resource development is an area of your priority where India is willing to to offer all possible assistance.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
PM: Our discussions on regional & global issues reflected considerable convergence on issues of common interest pic.twitter.com/dEuOboXvQU
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
Modi then interacted with ‘Solar Mamas’, a group of rural women solar engineers from different African countries who have been trained under programmes supported by India for harnessing solar energy.
Celebrating the Solar Mamas!PM interacts with women trained in vocational skills under India's developmental support pic.twitter.com/ar5Cr92zed
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
Empowering women@BarefootCollege acts as catalyst to create employment & provide solutions for village communities pic.twitter.com/v7HrdrTt5g
— Indian Diplomacy (@IndianDiplomacy) July 10, 2016
The Solar Mamas come from across Africa, and are trained at Barefoot College in Rajasthan, or the centre in Tanzania pic.twitter.com/3ulVyHd9Tg
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
The Solar Mamas are trained in solar electrification and entrepreneurial skills such as bee-keeping& tailoring pic.twitter.com/9hLoivxICj
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
The hardwork & dedication of the Solar Mamas impressed me. Enjoyed interacting with them. pic.twitter.com/G79TjC2PnB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2016
No Problem! You can watch the extraordinary story of Solar Mamas & their journey to become barefoot engineers here https://t.co/Vj6k4K2odY
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
Next on Modi’s agenda was a speech during a banquet hosted by President Magufuli, prior to which PM Modi interacted with the Indian diaspora in Dar es Salaaam.
Even a brief visit is incomplete w/out the community. PM meets members of the large Indian diaspora in Dar es Salaam pic.twitter.com/tKxuGbHKRy
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
Community connect...PM @narendramodi interacts with the Indian community in Tanzania. pic.twitter.com/SXMdvl7ftY
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2016
Here is the Banquet Speech by Prime Minister @narendramodi during his visit to Tanzania https://t.co/mD8atqjt3l pic.twitter.com/UVZp3IINsT
— Indian Diplomacy (@IndianDiplomacy) July 10, 2016
One of the main aims of the visit was to boost multi-sectoral cooperation and development between the two nations.
Development partnership
— Indian Diplomacy (@IndianDiplomacy) July 10, 2016
India grants funds & shares expertise, capacities & tech for growth & prosperity of Tanzania pic.twitter.com/ka2USZaL24
Shared vision of nation building & development
— Indian Diplomacy (@IndianDiplomacy) July 10, 2016
Take a look at the broad spectrum of collaboration b/w #IndiaTanzania pic.twitter.com/dpK8WWoPLE
Indian Hydrographic Survey Ship, ‘INS Sutlej’ had conducted a joint hydrographic survey of Mkoani harbour, Tanzania in early 2016. Modi handed over a navigational chart of the port to help port authorities and ships in navigating the area.
India has handed over a navigational chart of Mkoani Harbour (Tanzania). This was done at the joint press briefing. pic.twitter.com/jdU1IfzSrQ
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2016
President John Magufuli personally bid farewell to Modi after the end of the visit.
Important gestures on arrival and departure. President @MagufuliJP personally bids farewell to PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/dsUYaU0iwp
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016
Thank you President @MagufuliJP for the special gesture of coming to the airport when I left Tanzania. Honoured! pic.twitter.com/FU7VeguXEo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2016
Thank you Tanzania. This was a remarkable visit and the ground covered during the visit will benefit our two nations immensely.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2016
Full text of the Joint Communique b/w #IndiaTanzania during the visit of PM @narendramodi https://t.co/PmRHtLDCyT pic.twitter.com/b7jt2VMAcS
— Indian Diplomacy (@IndianDiplomacy) July 10, 2016
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