President Magufuli made the remark in
Dar es Salaam yesterday after receiving a special envoy from Malaysia,
Mr Dato Sri Idris Jala, who is a minister in the Prime Minister’s
Office.
A statement issued in Dar es Salam
yesterday said that President Magufuli held talks with Mr Jala on
various issues including development projects of which the two countries
can cooperate and both emphasise on the importance of using the private
sector in investing development projects especially in industry,
infrastructure and housing.
“Please convey my appreciation to Prime
Minister Najib Razak and inform him about the readiness of my government
to continue strengthening the cooperation with Malaysia.
I will be pleased if our relations will
focus on sharing experience on how your country has managed to transform
its economy, “ President Magufuli said. He, however, invited Malaysian
businessmen and investors especially in the aviation sector to share
experience with their Tanzanian counterparts as the fifth phase
government is making efforts to revive its national carrier.
Meanwhile, President Magufuli yesterday
met with the Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, Ms Hanne-Marie Kaarstand
and held talks on development issues including intensifying the war on
corruption and poaching.
The two agreed to strengthen the
Prevention and Combatting of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) and the office of
the Director of Public Prosecution. For his part, Norwegian Ambassador
Kaarstand said that her government has spent about two billion US
dollars since the 1960s to support various development projects and
social services.
She said her government will continue to
cooperate with Tanzania as it is now working with the office of the
Controller and Auditor General (CAG) and Tanzania Revenue Authority
(TRA). In another development, President Magufuli met with the Finish
Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr Pekka Hukka.
Mr Hukka told President Magufuli that
his government supports efforts done by Dr Magufuli in encouraging hard
work, tax compliance and the fight against corruption
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