27th September 2013
France has conferred its highest decoration medal to
a Tanzanian Amin Kurji for his outstanding achievements and eminent
services for the promotion of French culture, education and arts between
France and Tanzania.
The medal was presented to him on behalf of the French President Francois Hollande by the country’s envoy to Tanzania Marcel Escure.
The award is the top French National order of the ‘Legion of Honor’ which was established way back in 1801 by French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.
Ambassador Escure described the award as recognition of the contribution of the Aga Khan Development network (AKDN) in the country which to a great extent has helped promote the French language in local schools in the country.
He said the embassy has been working closely with the network in various projects such as the rehabilitation of the Aga Khan hospital in Dar es Salaam.
He also noted that, the French National Order was a tribute to the Aga Khan Development network (AKDN) which working as a team in its many branches, has achieved a great deal in Tanzania as well as in several countries in the world.
“All of you know that France is a key partner for the development of Africa, the first source of bilateral official development of AKDN and all its branches” he said, adding that it is one of their best partners in developing countries.
On Health, he referred to a large project for a new hospital which will replicate and improve the achievements of the Aga Khan Hospital and in culture and Science through the participation of France to the project of Aga Khan University in Arusha.
Murji said in an exclusive interview that, the AKDN has disbursed USD 75 million for the expansion of the Aga Khan hospital in the city which starts next year.
He noted that, the construction of the Aga Khan University in Arusha is expected to start next year and is billed to be among the top such institutions in Africa.
Speaking on behalf of the government, Education minister Dr Shukuru Kawambwa thanked the government of France for honouring Murji a representative of the Ismailia community through the AKDN in the country.
Dr Kawambwa noted that, he deserved such a prestigious achievement for toiling with Tanzanians to achieve the desired goals, which the government greatly appreciated.
The medal was presented to him on behalf of the French President Francois Hollande by the country’s envoy to Tanzania Marcel Escure.
The award is the top French National order of the ‘Legion of Honor’ which was established way back in 1801 by French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.
Ambassador Escure described the award as recognition of the contribution of the Aga Khan Development network (AKDN) in the country which to a great extent has helped promote the French language in local schools in the country.
He said the embassy has been working closely with the network in various projects such as the rehabilitation of the Aga Khan hospital in Dar es Salaam.
He also noted that, the French National Order was a tribute to the Aga Khan Development network (AKDN) which working as a team in its many branches, has achieved a great deal in Tanzania as well as in several countries in the world.
“All of you know that France is a key partner for the development of Africa, the first source of bilateral official development of AKDN and all its branches” he said, adding that it is one of their best partners in developing countries.
On Health, he referred to a large project for a new hospital which will replicate and improve the achievements of the Aga Khan Hospital and in culture and Science through the participation of France to the project of Aga Khan University in Arusha.
Murji said in an exclusive interview that, the AKDN has disbursed USD 75 million for the expansion of the Aga Khan hospital in the city which starts next year.
He noted that, the construction of the Aga Khan University in Arusha is expected to start next year and is billed to be among the top such institutions in Africa.
Speaking on behalf of the government, Education minister Dr Shukuru Kawambwa thanked the government of France for honouring Murji a representative of the Ismailia community through the AKDN in the country.
Dr Kawambwa noted that, he deserved such a prestigious achievement for toiling with Tanzanians to achieve the desired goals, which the government greatly appreciated.
SOURCE:
THE GUARDIAN
