Anglican Communion News Service

The Archbishop of Canterbury and Archbishop Donald Mtetemela greet the President of Tanzaina Jakaya

Photo Credit: Lambeth Palace

In mid-afternoon (16th February), the Archbishop of Canterbury made a courtesy call on President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania and paid tribute to the progress the country has made in recent years. The Rev. Jonathan Jennings, Williams' press officer, quoted him as saying that "Tanzania has been a symbol of hope and stands for what can be achieved through democratic development."

Archbishop Williams was joined for the presidential meeting by Archbishop Donald Mtetemela of Tanzania, Bishop Alexander John Malik of Lahore, and Bishop Valentino Mokiwa of Dar es Salaam.

The Archbishop of Canterbury with Tanzanian church leaders and the President of Tanzania Jakaya Kikwete today at the State House

Photo Credit: Lambeth Palace