Augustine Philip Mahiga, the new Permanent Representative of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United Nations, presented his credentials to Secretary-General Kofi Annan today.

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President Kikwete commended the Director-General for her strong leadership of the Organization and assured her of the United Republic of Tanzania's support, especially in these difficult circumstances.

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Sophia Simba, Minister for Community Development, Gender and Children, the United Republic of Tanzania, and Ms Maria del Pilar Alvarez-Laso, UNESCO Assistant Director General for Social and Human Sciences.

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It was organised by UNESCO in co-operation with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, the Organisation for African Unity and the African Women Committee for Peace and Development.

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Other explanations of position were made by the representatives of Qatar, France, Japan, United Republic of Tanzania and Argentina.

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The representatives of China, Slovakia, Russian Federation, Argentina, Japan, United Republic of Tanzania, and Peru also spoke.

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