President Kikwete receives a rousing welcome in Beijing

President Dr.Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete introduces former OAU/AU Secretary General Salim Ahmed Salim to China’s President Xi Jinping during the formal reception held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing this evening.Left is the Minister for Foreign Affairs Bernard Membe and second left is CCM Secretary General Abdulrahman Kinana.

President Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and his host Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects a guard of honor mounted China’s People Defense force in Beijing this evening during a formal reception at the Great Hall of the people. President Kikwete is on State Visit to China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.

President Dr.Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and his host President Xi Jinping waves to the cheering crowd during a formal reception for the President and his delegation held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing at the climax of his State visit this evening.(photos by Freddy Maro)