Tanzania’s Deputy PM hails Diplomatic tour of big tourist attractions

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, has commended the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism along with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation for organizing a special tour for ambassadors to visit tourist attractions in Zanzibar, as well as in the Arusha and Kilimanjaro regions.

Dr. Biteko made the remarks today, April 11, in Dar es Salaam while representing Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa at the launch of the diplomatic tour to various tourist destinations.

“Tanzania is one of the best tourist destinations in the world, and I believe you will have the opportunity to visit various attractions, including Mount Kilimanjaro, which is one of the top destinations for mountain climbers worldwide. We also have the Serengeti and Ngorongoro wildlife parks, among many others,” said Dr. Biteko.

He added, “You will also visit Stone Town in Zanzibar and have a chance to learn a few words in Kiswahili during this tour. We have lakes, rivers, and other historical sites such as Bagamoyo and Maasai villages.”

In addition, Dr. Biteko emphasized that the ambassadors should continue to strengthen partnerships and, following the tour, become effective ambassadors for Tanzanian tourism in their respective countries.

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Meanwhile, Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Ambassador Pindi Chana, said today that the group of ambassadors will tour several tourist attractions, including Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Mount Kilimanjaro.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Cosato Chumi, added that after visiting Arusha and Zanzibar, the ambassadors will help to further promote Tanzania on the international stage.

Speaking on behalf of the diplomatic corps, Comoros Ambassador to Tanzania and Dean of Ambassadors, Ahmada El Badaoui Mohammed Fakhi, expressed his appreciation, stating that in his 11 years in Tanzania, this was the first time such an initiative had been organized.

“On behalf of all the ambassadors, I congratulate the Government of Tanzania through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for organizing this event,” said Fakhi.