At the invitation of H.E.
Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and
the current Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defense and
Security Cooperation, H.E. Andry Rajoelina, President of the
Transitional Government of the Republic of Madagascar paid a two-day
working visit to
Tanzania from 14th to 15th December 2012.The invitation was in response to the conclusions of the SADC Extra-Ordinary Summit held on 8th
December 2012 in Dar es Salaam, which mandated the Organ Chairperson to
brief and hold consultations with H.E. Andry Rajoelina, President of
the Transitional Government and H.E. Marc Ravalomanana, former President
of Madagascar with regards to the political situation in Madagascar.
It should be recalled that on 10th
December 2012, President Kikwete in his capacity as the Chairperson of
the SADC Organ met in Dar es Salaam with former President Marc
Ravalomanana to discuss decisions of the SADC Summit.
On 11th
December 2012, H,E. Ravalomanana and his host, President Kikwete held a
joint Press Conference where he officially announced his decision not
to contest in the forthcoming Presidential Elections.
On 14th
December 2012, President Kikwete and H.E. Rajoelina held in-depth
discussions on the conclusions of the Dar es Salaam SADC Summit. The
talks were held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere and significant
progress has been made. The two leaders agreed to have further
consultations with relevant stakeholders prior to meeting again before
the end of the month to conclude on the matter.
President
Rajoelina thanked his host President Kikwete for the warm hospitality
accorded to him and his delegation. He further congratulated the SADC
Summit for re-affirming the dates for the elections and for calling the
respective parties to respect the same. He also expressed appreciation
for SADC’s commitment to mobilize financial resources and logistical
support from the International Community.
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Amb. Liberata Mulamula Ms. Annick Rajoana
Senior Personal Assistant to the President Spokesperson the Transitional
United Republic of Tanzania President of the Republic of Madagascar
Done at Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
14th December 2012.
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