Balozi Mushy akiendelea kutoa hotuba yake huku Kaimu Rais wa Mkutano huo (kushoto) na Msaidizi wake wakifuatilia.
Balozi
Mushy akitoa hotuba kwa niaba ya Serikali ya Tanzania kuhusu nafasi ya
Tanzania katika kushughulikia masuala ya Uhamiaji na namna yanavyoweza
kuchangia maendeleo ya nchi ambapo alitoa rai kwa jumuiya ya kimataifa
kuendeleza majadiliano zaidi katika suala hili yatakayopelekea
kuunganisha dhana ya uhamiaji na maendeleo.
Ujumbe wa Tanzania ukifuatilia hotuba hiyo kwa makini.
Mkurugenzi
wa Idara ya Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa katika Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na
Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Balozi Celestine Mushy akifuatilia hotuba
zilizokuwa zikitolewa na nchi mbalimbali duniani wakati wa Mkutano wa
Kimataifa kuhusu Uhamiaji na Maendeleo . Mkutano huo ulifanyika mjini
New York, Marekani tarehe 3 na 4 Oktoba, 2013 wakati wa Kikao cha 68 cha
Baraza Kuu la Umoja wa Mataifa. Wengine katika picha ni Bibi Hannelore
Manyanga (kulia), Kaimu Kamishna wa Uhamiaji kutoka Wizara ya Mambo ya
Ndani ya Nchi na Bi. Ramla Hamis, Afisa Mambo ya Nje.
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STATEMENT BY H.E. AMBASSADOR CELESTINE J. MUSHY, DIRECTOR OF MULTILATERAL COOPERATION, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION OF THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIADURING THE HIGH LEVEL DIALOGUE ON INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT
NEW YORK, 3 OCTOBER 2013
President of the General
Assembly,
Secretary General,
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen.
Our two-day high level dialogue event on
migration and development is a clear testimony of our collective recognition of
the role that migration and migrants play in the development of their countries
of origin, transit and destination.
Through
this meeting, and many that preceded it, we have elevated, once more, the
aspect of international migration to the top of global development agenda. The
timing of the meeting is also opportune given the on-going consultations on
post-2015 development agenda.
In
our view, this high-level dialogue should clarify and establish clear linkages
between migration and development in the context of the future development
agenda. We are fully cognizant of the challenges lying ahead in integrating the
issue of migration in the future sustainable development goals, owing to its
complex nature but are confident that, through this two-day dialogue and
subsequent dialogues we will find a workable compromise.
Mr. President,
The
report of the High Level Panel of Eminent Persons on the Post-2015 Development
Agenda recognizes the contribution of migrants and migration to the economic
wellbeing of their countries of destination and origin. It is thus our firm
belief that orderly migration can, and indeed contributes to poverty
eradication at household, family, societal and national levels; increases human
capital and provides multiplier effect in local economies. Migrants can also
transfer skills, expertise, technology and cultural norms and knowledge,
including traditional knowledge to their countries of origin or destination.
It
is out of this recognition that the Government has initiated processes that are
intended to improve the wellbeing of our Diaspora community to allow them to
participate more effectively in the socio-economic development of their home
country, including through direct remittances and investments. These efforts
are spearheaded by the DIASPORA Affairs department under the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
In addition, we have developed an Action Plan
on Migration related issues for the term (2012 to 2016) which focuses on
building institutional capacity; setting up national consultation processes;
enhancing dialogue between regional and national bodies; identifying and
filling of data gaps; and formulating migration and border management
strategies. The Plan further indicates ways of strengthening the internal
coordination among government authorities working on migration related issues.
Tanzania is among the ACP Group of States
which are currently implementing the Intra-ACP Migration Facility pilot from
2011 to date. The main objective of the facility is to support the
mainstreaming of migration issues into national development policies and
strategies. Through ACP support, Tanzania has established the National
Consultative Committee on Migration comprising of government entities, civil
societies, NGOs, and private sector. Currently, we are working on developing a
National Migration and Development Policy.
Mr. President,
Migrants
are increasingly on the move, flowing in and out of our borders in search of
better life. Such movement can cause a huge strain on the receiving countries,
especially those with fragile economies. International assistance is
indispensable in these circumstances. But even more imperative is the existence
of a policy environmental permitting for a humane treatment of these migrants,
including regularization of illegal migrants to enable them to participate
freely in the development endeavours in countries of their residence.
The International
Community needs to understand and appreciate the national and regional
complexities and peculiarities when dealing with international migration and
development. Countries like my own, Tanzania, which is both a transit and
destination for migrants, faces a myriad of challenges, ranging from armed
criminality, proliferation of small arms and light weapons and violation of
wildlife and conservation rules and regulations, in particular logging and
poaching. Most countries that are surrounded by conflict/war prone countries experience
the same situation. Each Government therefore, must be given ample space to
determine its migration policies and priorities consistent with its
geo-political location and international standards. There is no one size fits
all in this regard.
Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Let
me conclude by underscoring that the interconnectedness between migration and
development is crucial in realizing optimal potential of globalization.
Migrants’ contribution to development heavily depends on the creation of
enabling environment for migrants to invest for their own development and for
their countries. We must strive to build and promote sustainable migration, one
which will compliment the post-2015 development
goals. Despite our support to the outcome of this
Dialogue, my delegation feels strongly that the declaration to be adopted lacks
focus and clear linkage between migration and development in the context of
post-2015 development framework. It is
imperative therefore that we continue with consultation on this subject to
ensure that we have clear picture of the role of migration in the future
development agenda.
I thank you for
your attention
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