Saturday, February 17, 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury Meets with President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania

ACNS 4251 | ACO | 17 FEBRUARY 2007

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In mid-afternoon (16th February), the Archbishop of Canterbury made a
courtesy call on President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania and paid tribute to
the progress the country has made in recent years. The Rev. Jonathan
Jennings, Williams' press officer, quoted him as saying that "Tanzania has
been a symbol of hope and stands for what can be achieved through democratic
development."

Archbishop Williams was joined for the presidential meeting by Archbishop
Donald Mtetemela of Tanzania, Bishop Alexander John Malik of Lahore, and
Bishop Valentino Mokiwa of Dar es Salaam.

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