The government has reiterated that it would remain focused and committed to all development pacts and arrangements it has with Pakistan as a best way to improve local livelihoods through infrastructure and strengthening of institutions.
The Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ramadhan Mwinyi made the remarks on Thursday in Dar es Salaam at an occasion to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the state of Pakistan.
“The Tanzania, the relationship with Pakistan has greatly benefited people of both countries. We as a country have enjoyed this relationship. It is our prayer and hope that it will grow from strength to strength for the benefit of our two countries,” said.
The function was attended by high profile guests who included former president Ali Hassani Mwinyi.
In his remarks, Pakistan charge d’affaires Amir Mohamed Khan said his country was deeply committed to working with the government of Tanzania. Pakistan was pleased with efforts taken by President John Pombe Magufuli to alleviate poverty among Tanzanians, he said.
“We are celebrating today the 76th anniversary of the founding of our country. We commemorate the historic resolution of March 1940, which conceived the idea of Pakistan as an independent state. Our homeland Pakistan is our destiny as well as identity. It is only fair that we pay tribute to our leaders, who rendered enormous sacrifices for the creation of Pakistan.
Our beloved country has come a long way to the modern day as a democratic and peace loving nation,” he said.
It is sad that despite being a state which values human rights and also respects other people’s choices, Pakistan faces challenges of extremism and terrorism.
“The people of Pakistan have been facing the challenges of extremism and terrorism for the last two decades. It is a common threat to the entire international community. During the current month only, more than a dozen terrorist attacks have taken place in various countries across the globe.
Being the worst victim, Pakistan condemns terrorism in its all forms and manifestations,” the diplomatic official underlined.
Pakistan has been playing an important role in the war against terrorism. And his government started the valiant armed forces of Pakistan operation under the name of “ Zarb-e-Azab” in June 2014 in North Waziristan.
“So far thousands of hard core terrorists have been killed and their terror infrastructure completely destroyed in operations. It has led to significant reduction of terrorist attacks in Pakistan,” he further stated.
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