By Sylvester Kumwenda in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, April 25, Mana: Malawi High Commissioner to Tanzania, Andrew Kumwenda, says Malawi can borrow a leaf from the United Republic of Tanzania’s story which saw the development of a successful nation based on unity, trust, respect and dedication.
He made the remarks in an interview in Dar es Salaam on Thursday ahead of Tanzania’s Union Day to be held Friday at Uhuru Kenyatta Stadium.
Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima is expected to join the celebrations.
He said Tanzania’s story is remarkable which Malawi and the rest of Africa can learn from.
"It is a story of peace, unity, understanding and overcoming differences where two totally different states agreed to become one. This is not an easy thing but proved that, with unity, anything is doable. This is something we can all emulate from in fostering unity and development in our countries.
"With Malawi joining the celebrations, it not only shows how much we value our bilateral relationship with Tanzania but also respect the values and history of our neighbour," said Kumwenda.
He said Tanzania has been an important neighbour who has bailed Malawi in numerous occasions including during the cyclone Freddy disaster.
He described the two countries as sisters who have always been there for each other during good and bad times.
"Cyclone Freddy was devastating to Malawi and Tanzania was one of the countries who gave a lot of assistance to Malawi, not that they have much, but because of their spirit. So, our relationship is deep. We are proud that we are part of the celebrations and we will continue to be there for each other," he said.
This is the 60th anniversary in the history of Union Day of Tanzania.
The day is held annually to commemorate the union of former states of the Republic of Tanzania and the Peoples Republic of Zanzibar which created the United Republic of Tanzania on April 26, 1964.
