[Tanzania] Message to Sweden

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Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation​

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To: Carl Bildt, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Connor

From: Lakicia Okotie-Eboh, Deputy Foreign Minister

Subject: Establishment of Formal Diplomatic Relations

Dear Secretary Bildt,

The United Republic of Tanzania extends its respectful greetings to the Kingdom of Sweden.

In recognition of the evolving geopolitical landscape and the growing interdependence of nations, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania wishes to formally open diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Sweden. We believe that constructive engagement and mutual understanding serve as the foundations for peaceful and prosperous international relations.

In the spirit of constructive dialogue, I would like to invite you, or your appointed representative, to discussions in Dar es Salaam at your earliest convenience. In these discussions we would like to cover areas of trade and economic cooperation, security collaboration, movement of peoples, and South Africa.

We look forward to establishing a channel for diplomatic engagement with the Kingdom of Sweden.

Yours Sincerely,

Lakicia Okotie-Eboh

Deputy Foreign Minister
United Republic of Tanzania

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[Connor]

Kingdom of Sweden Reinfeldt Administration

November 2006​

Dear Deputy Minister Okote-Eboh,

First and foremost please accept our returned warmest of greetings, it is a privilege to have received the open armed initiation from such a close neighbour in Africa. I personally am keen to invest in the continued constructive engagement and mutual understanding you express in your letter and, needless to say, peaceful and prosperous international relations for the betterment of the region.

I would love to accept your invitation to Dar es Salaam and will depart in the coming days - could you please confirm where this meeting will take place and nearby recommended accommodation for me to forward onto our National Security Office for arrangements to be made?

Thank you again, and I look forward to meeting you in person seen.

Regards,
Håkan Juholt
Governor-General of South Africa
Office of the Governor-General of South Africa

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