Archbishop of Canterbury Visits President of Tanzania Amid Anglican Summit
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has made a courtesy visit to President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania on 16th February, and paid tribute to the progress the country has made in recent years.
Rev Jonathan Jennings, Dr 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 visit has come as the spiritual head of the Anglican Communion has been taking part in a crunch summit in Tanzania with world Anglican Church leaders.
