The new Burundi Ambassador to the UK, H.E. Deo Sindayihebura, was kind enough to select Tanzania mission in London as one of his first stop to pay courtesy calls on. Courtesy calls, by newly arrived envoys, is a customary diplomatic practice whereby one introduces him/herself to colleagues. At these meetings the new Ambassador seeks counsel on life in the capital and gets important tips from older colleagues.
Usually one begins with envoys from neighbouring countries and moves on from there to other continental colleague.
It was gratifying to know that the new Ambassador was till 2011, deputy Head of mission in Dar es salaam and, as with many other diplomats having served in Dar, recall their tour of duty in Tanzania with a lot of fondness. The warmth of the Tanzanian people and country and the simplicity of meeting with our various leaders makes Dar a very enjoyable diplomatic post for many foreign diplomats. By the way this is true for African and non African diplomats that I have meet over the years
Indeed Dar es salaam is highly regarded as a diplomatic post for many countries, and having served in Tanzania one is on a fast track to a higher positions.
In fact, the currently Ambassador from Guinea in London studied at the Centre for Foreign relations at Kurasini. The Ambassador of Algeria and the former High Commissioner of Zambia to the UK both served as Ambassador to Tanzania.
Usually one begins with envoys from neighbouring countries and moves on from there to other continental colleague.
It was gratifying to know that the new Ambassador was till 2011, deputy Head of mission in Dar es salaam and, as with many other diplomats having served in Dar, recall their tour of duty in Tanzania with a lot of fondness. The warmth of the Tanzanian people and country and the simplicity of meeting with our various leaders makes Dar a very enjoyable diplomatic post for many foreign diplomats. By the way this is true for African and non African diplomats that I have meet over the years
Indeed Dar es salaam is highly regarded as a diplomatic post for many countries, and having served in Tanzania one is on a fast track to a higher positions.
In fact, the currently Ambassador from Guinea in London studied at the Centre for Foreign relations at Kurasini. The Ambassador of Algeria and the former High Commissioner of Zambia to the UK both served as Ambassador to Tanzania.
Welcoming the new Ambassador of Burundi in London, " karibu Balozi" |
We are brothers in the East African community |
we exchange cards and telephone numbers |
The new Balozi recalls fondly his time in Dar. |
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