The government of the French Republic has accredited its Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania, Ms. Malika Berak, to also serve as Ambassador to the East African Community.
Her Excellency Malika Berak today presented her accreditation letter dated 9th October 2014 and signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, Hon. Laurent Fabius, to the Secretary General of the East African Community, Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera.
Amb. Berak informed the Secretary General that her government attaches great importance to regional economic groupings such as the EAC and congratulated the founders of the wonderful regional initiative.
"Count on France's support because the goals of the Community are excellent for the prosperity of the people in the region", asserted the French Envoy, adding that "regional integration initiatives take time but you need to continue so as to build a strong and powerful bloc".
While receiving the French Envoy, the Secretary General of the East African Community, Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera hailed the existing cordial relations between the EAC and France.
He said the region was building a firm base to provide space to the over 140 million East Africans to improve the quality of their lives through increased competitiveness, value added production, trade and investments. "Our aim is to fight poverty and establish prosperity and live in permanent peace, not conflict", noted Amb. Sezibera.
The Secretary General welcomed the support from French Government geared towards enabling the Community to achieve its ambitious agenda. He urged the French Government to consider supporting the EAC in three main areas namely; joining and contributing to the EAC Partnership Fund; encouraging the Agence Française de Développement (FrenchDevelopment Agency) to enter into partnership with the East African Development Bank; and lastly to support the EAC in its Energy programmes, especially the Renewable energy.
Her Excellency Malika Berak presents the letter accrediting to serve to the East African Community to the EAC Secretary General, Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera.
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EAC Secretary General, Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera presents a gift to Amb.Malika Berak
