Tanzania becomes top holiday spot for Indian celebrities, says Indian High Commissioner
The High Commissioner of India Mr Bishwadip Dey (fourth right), flanked by the Minister of Culture, Arts, and Sports, Dr Damas Ndumbaro (on his right), and Deputy National Assembly Speaker Mussa Hassan Zungu (oh his left), presents the World Book of Records, London, provisional certificate to the HMI team for successfully displaying the largest national flag measuring 7800 sq feet at the Mt. Kilimanjaro summit on the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day held in Dar es Salaam on Thursday, August 15, 2024. PHOTO | COURTERSY
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- In his speech, the new India High Commissioner to Tanzania said Tanzania has abundant tourist attractions, making it a favourable destination for global travellers.
Dar es Salaam. The High Commissioner of India to Tanzania, Mr Bishwadip Dey, has said Tanzania has emerged a favourite holiday destination for Indian celebrities.
Mr Dey made the comment on Thursday, August 15, 2024, when he led delegates to commemorate the Asian country’s 78th anniversary of its independence.
In his speech, the new India High Commissioner to Tanzania said Tanzania has abundant tourist attractions, making it a favourable destination for global travellers.
“Tanzania has stunning landscapes, bountiful national parks, pristine beaches, vibrant culture, rich history, and warm-hearted and welcoming people,” he told the attending delegates.
“I am happy to inform you that lately, Tanzania has emerged a favourite holiday destination for Indian celebrities," he added.
Regarding the India-Tanzania bilateral relations, he underscored the elevation to a strategic partnership made during a state visit by President Samia Suluhu Hassan to India in October 2023.
“Since then, significant progress has been witnessed, including Tanzania becoming India’s second-largest trade partner on the African continent,” he said, expressing his delight at the strong presence of the Indian diaspora in Tanzania.
He said the Indian community was thriving across multiple sectors in the country, expressing his hope that they would continue contributing to enhancing the India-Tanzania relations.
Reflecting on India’s progress since 1947, when it achieved its independence, Mr Dey highlighted the country’s transformation into a global economic power targeting to become a developed nation by 2047.
“From a poor and underdeveloped country, we proudly stand as the world’s fifth-largest and fastest-growing economy. Under the visionary leadership of our Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, we aim to become a developed nation by 2047,” he said.
He said the successful hosting of the G20 summit and the first nation to land on the lunar South Pole were among the country’s other achievements, demonstrating India’s growing influence on the global stage.
Mr Dey said India was also leading in renewable energy, with a target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy by 2030. The country also has the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem.
The Minister for Culture, Arts, and Sports, Dr Damas Ndumbaro, said the story of India's independence is one of resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to the principles of justice and freedom.
He commended India’s contribution to Tanzania’s development, particularly in health, water, and education sectors.
“We appreciate the support offered by the Indian Government, including the donation of ambulances to and the installation of radiation therapy devices at Bugando Hospital, and the provision of essential medicines. These contributions have had a significant impact on the lives of Tanzanians,” he said, representing President Hassan.
Further, he said Tanzania had much to learn from India, especially in the health sector, calling for continued and strengthened cooperation among institutions from both countries, particularly between the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi and the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (Muhas).
