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Close Window The U.S. Delegation paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Pinda at his offices on Friday, December 5, 2008. (L-R) U.S. Ambassador Mark Green, Prime Minister Pinda, and Dr. Boustany. (Backrow, L-R) Mr. Meek and Mr. Carson.
The U.S. Delegation paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Pinda at his offices on Friday, December 5, 2008. (L-R) U.S. Ambassador Mark Green, Prime Minister Pinda, and Dr. Boustany. (Backrow, L-R) Mr. Meek and Mr. Carson.
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The U.S. Delegation paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Pinda at his offices on Friday, December 5, 2008. (L-R) U.S. Ambassador Mark Green, Prime Minister Pinda, and Dr. Boustany. (Backrow, L-R) Mr. Meek and Mr. Carson.
The U.S. Delegation paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Pinda at his offices on Friday, December 5, 2008. (L-R) U.S. Ambassador Mark Green, Prime Minister Pinda, and Dr. Boustany. (Backrow, L-R) Mr. Meek and Mr. Carson.

Congressmen's Visit Highlights Strong Relationship

December 5, 2008

U.S. Congressmen Kendrick Meek (Florida), Dr. Charles W. Boustany Jr. (Louisiana), André Carson (Indiana), and their spouses joined U.S Ambassador to Tanzania Mark Green for a two day visit to Dar es Salaam, December 4-5, 2008. Their visit to Tanzania is part of an African tour that also includes Ethiopia and Tunisia.

The delegation had the opportunity to meet with Honorable Prime Minister Mizengo Kayanza Peter Pinda. Ambassador Green thanked the Prime Minister and highlighted the strong bilateral relationship the U.S. enjoys with the United Republic of Tanzania.

Mr. Kendrick Meek, leader of the bi-partisan delegation, told the Prime Minister the American people are proud of the contributions made to this nation and will continue to support the Tanzanian people.

The U.S. is the largest bilateral contributor to Tanzania and carries out projects throughout Tanzania to strengthen health and education. Funding for various programs comes from the American people and is part of overall U.S. Government direct and multilateral assistance to Tanzania of more than 750 billion Tanzanian shillings during fiscal year 2008.

One area the Prime Minister discussed with the delegation is continued HIV assistance, particularly in the area of testing. The Prime Minister said more is necessary to encourage all Tanzanians to know their status by getting an HIV/AIDS test. The United States of America is a global leader in combating HIV/AIDS worldwide through PEPFAR, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. This 10-year, $48 billion program, is the largest initiative in history to combat a single disease. Since its inception in 2003, the American people have provided over $817 million (over 1 trillion Tsh/-) to combat HIV/AIDS throughout Tanzania.

The United States will continue to work closely with the United Republic of Tanzania to strengthen the health of this nation and fulfill President Kikwete's vision of a "Tanzania free of HIV."