NAIROBI, 5 March 2023 – Philippine non-resident Ambassador to Tanzania Marie Charlotte G. Tang met with the officers of the Filipino Community of Tanzania (FCT) on 01 March 2023 in Dar es Salaam.
During the meeting, FCT President Maria Agnes Aniana provided updates on the general work and living conditions of Filipinos in Tanzania and also shared information on their recent programs, including their participation in various cultural and sports activities organized with the ASEAN Embassies based in Dar es Salaam.
Ambassador Tang acknowledged the contributions of the Filipino community in promoting the Philippines in Tanzania through their good work ethic. She also thanked them for looking after the welfare of fellow Filipinos in the country.
On 2 March, Ambassador Tang also met with members of the small Filipino community in Zanzibar. END
AMB. TANG PRESENTS CREDENTIALS AS PH NON-RESIDENT AMBASSADOR TO TANZANIA
PH Ambassador Tang (left) and President Hassan (right) discuss possible areas of cooperation to bolster PH-Tanzania relations. Photo by Chamwino State House.
DODOMA, 28 February 2023 – Philippine non-resident Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania Marie Charlotte G. Tang presented her credentials to President Samia Suluhu Hassan on 27 February 2023 at a ceremony held at the State House in Dodoma, Tanzania’s capital.
During the ceremony, Ambassador Tang conveyed the felicitations and warm wishes of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to President Hassan and the people of Tanzania.
She expressed her hope to invigorate bilateral ties with Tanzania, particularly in the areas of economic and people-to-people relations. She also noted the presence of around 300 Filipinos in Tanzania, who contribute positively to the socio-economic development of the country.
Ambassador Tang, who is based in Kenya, said that the Philippines plans to appoint an honorary consul in Dar es Salaam soon. The latter, Tanzania’s former capital, is the largest city and main commercial hub of the country.
President Samia welcomed the move, saying that it would strengthen the two countries’ relations and foster closer collaboration.
President Samia also conveyed Tanzania’s interest in cooperating with the Philippines on fisheries, agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism.
Along with Ambassador Tang, envoys from Zambia, Egypt, the USA, Brazil, the Holy See, and Romania also presented their credentials to President Hassan.
Tanzania is home to Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. It is known for its national parks, wildlife reserves, and natural resources, particularly gold and tanzanite. Its economy is primarily based on agriculture, with coffee, cotton, and cashew nuts among its major crops. Tanzania also hosts the headquarters of the East African Community (EAC) in Arusha.
The Philippines and Tanzania formally established diplomatic relations in 1961. END
PH Ambassador Tang and H.E. President Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania Photo by Chamwino State House.
Ambassador Tang (center) during the arrival ceremony at the State House in Dodoma. Photo by Chamwino State House.
Ambassador Tang (third from left), President Hassan (center), and Nairobi PE Attaché Sherlyn Roxas (second from left) with key officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of Tanzania. Photo by Chamwino State House.
PH AMBASSADOR TANG CALLS ON KENYAN CABINET SECRETARY FOR FOREIGN AND DIASPORA AFFAIRS
(From left) Philippine Ambassador to Kenya Marie Charlotte G. Tang with Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Alfred N. Mutua
NAIROBI, 14 February 2023 – Philippine Ambassador to Kenya Marie Charlotte G. Tang paid a courtesy call on Dr. Alfred N. Mutua, the new Cabinet Secretary (CS) of the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs (MFDA) of Kenya, on 14 February 2023 at the MFDA office in Nairobi.
CS Mutua commended the Philippine Government for having the “best diaspora plan in the world” and reiterated Kenya’s desire to learn from the Philippines on how to better take care of migrant workers.
He added that under the administration of President William Ruto, Kenya hopes to strengthen relations with the Philippines in the areas of trade, tourism, and culture, among others. He cited the forthcoming inaugural meeting of the Philippines-Kenya Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) to be held in Nairobi as an opportunity to deepen the relations.
Amb. Tang, meanwhile, highlighted the many similarities between the Philippines and Kenya, including adherence to democratic values, and expressed the hope for increased cooperation between the two countries in the coming years.
CS Mutua also shared that he is familiar with Philippine icons such as the Banaue Rice Terraces and the Philippine jeepney, the latter which he compared to the Kenyan matatus or colorful minibuses that ply the roads of Nairobi.
The Philippines and Kenya established diplomatic relations in 1967.
PH AMBASSADOR TANG AND KENYAN PERMANENT SECRETARY ON DIASPORA AFFAIRS DISCUSS COOPERATION ON LABOR MIGRATION
NAIROBI, 13 February 2023 – Philippine Ambassador to Kenya Marie Charlotte G. Tang paid a courtesy call on Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline K. Njogu of the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs on 13 February 2023 and discussed labor migration and diaspora engagement.
The Philippines looks forward to sharing its best practices and experiences with Kenya, as both countries seek to better protect the rights and promote the welfare of their respective migrant workers.
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