THE Commonwealth has pledged its continued economic
support to Zanzibar whilst commending the Isles government for good
implementation of its development programmes. The remarks were made by
Commonwealth Secretary General, Ms Patricia Baroness Scotland when she paid a
courtesy call on President Ali Mohamed Shein at the State House in Unguja
yesterday. Ms Scotland lauded the government of Zanzibar for the measures it
has been taking to promote the Isles economy and for maintaining peace and
tranquility, and vowed to support those efforts. She thus assured President
Shein of her organisation’s support to Zanzibar’s and Tanzania’s development
initiatives, adding that the Commonwealth was focused on partnering with all
its member countries in improving the lives of the people. The Commonwealth
Secretary General briefed Dr Shein about the works being implemented by
Commonwealth in all its 52 member countries, including increasing opportunities
in the key sectors of business and economy, women’s and youth empowerment,
education and environment protection among others. She mentioned the
development of infrastructure and energy sectors as among areas of priority
that will help activate economic growth. Ms Scotland also expressed her delight
on the positive trend of economic growth among Commonwealth member states
across Africa and Asia, saying their economy was growing at a rate ranging
between 5 and 8 per cent. Dr Shein was grateful to the Commonwealth boss and
welcomed the partnership and support, which he said would help his government
to achieve its development targets. The president said the government is
implementing a number of development projects and is taking on board women and
young people in its development endeavours and is also working hard to protect
the rights of children and elders. Dr Shein also talked of his government’s
achievement in promoting good governance and democracy on the Islands.
SOURCE:
DAILY NEWS
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