[Tanzania] Message to Sweden

[Lunakz]

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

This message and its contents is has been encrypted and marked as 'classified'​

 

[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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[Lunakz]

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

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To: Håkan Juholt, Governor-General of South Africa Connor

From: Lakicia Okotie-Eboh, Deputy Foreign Minister

Subject: Establishment of Formal Diplomatic Relations

Dear Governor-General Juholt,

Thank you for your warm reply. We welcome your enthusiasm towards strengthening our bilateral ties and fostering mutual understanding.

The meeting will be held at the recently retired Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Dar es Salaam.

As for accommodations, I recommend the nearby Johari Rotana hotel in the new Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation Square Towers. It is a reputable establishment offering suitable amenities for your stay.

I look forward to your visit and productive discussions.

Yours Sincerely,

Lakicia Okotie-Eboh

Deputy Foreign Minister
United Republic of Tanzania

This message and its contents is has been encrypted and marked as 'classified'​

 

[Connor]

[CLASSIFICATION: SECRET - RELTO TZA]
[LOCATION: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA]
[TIME: 06H00M]

In accordance with establish protocol, the Governor-General would be afforded Homeland Security Agency classification G1P-OS for his upcoming official travel to Tanzania, which has been approved and scheduled. This grading indicated the highest priority operational security and protocol measures are to be implemented throughout the entire duration of the journey.

In the early morning the Cape Town air was crisp, tinged with the faint scent of the Atlantic. Cape Town International Airport held a discreet but formidable security detail which moved with precision, their presence almost imperceptible to the casual observer. Every element of thew Governor-General's departure had been orchestrated with meticulous care, befitting of his principal grading. Within the VIP terminal wing, the Governor-General completed final briefings with his senior aides and Homeland Security Agency liaison officers. He was calm, showing a level of quiet authority expected of a man entrusted with representing the crown in volatile times.

His security included a Close Protection Detail (CPD) consisting of three inner, to remain in his company at all times, and four outer covertly armed agents. Outer officers were present to maintain a sterile area around the principal and inner protection agents. Uniformed Protection Officers (UPO) were also present to pre-emptively scope and sterilise a predetermined route taken by the principal and to remain in situ along this route to maintain public order and where required prisoner handling. In addition these officers will be responsible for the searching of persons and property likely to come into contact with the Governor-General.

Once ready, the delegation would board a chartered aircraft sat on the tarmac waiting. It was a sleek, unmarked jet with sate-of-the-art equipment onboard. The security team would run final checks and the logistics team ensuring the integrity of the aircaft. There was a disciplined silence and the training of the security detail evident with every move. As the engines powered up, the hum grew steadily as it taxied to the runway. Directorate 47 Secure Communications Cell would monitor his travel with real-time tracking from its operations centre - intelligence analysts monitoring flight paths and liaison officers liaising with Tanzanian security counterparts to ensure a seamless, secure arrival; of course under the rouse of being Homeland Security Agency.

With a final nod to his security chief, the Governor-General would settle into his seat, the cabin lighting was subdued and the aircraft lifted smoothly into the sky vanishing into the horizon.

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