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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan conferred Honorary Doctorate by JNU

  • Shashi Kumar
    • Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan conferred Honorary Doctorate by JNU

    First women Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan was honored with an honorary doctorate from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for her significant role in fostering stronger India-Tanzania relations, promoting economic diplomacy, and achieving success in regional integration and multilateralism.

    During her address at the event, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, acknowledged herself as a “product of Indian education”, attributing it to her ITEC training at NIRD, Hyderabad.

    She expressed that India is deemed “Incredible India,” not only because of its stunning landscapes but also due to the warmth and generosity of its people. She emphasized that India is like an extended family member, separated only by a coastline, and described it as a strategic ally, a reliable partner, and a friend in all circumstances. She pointed out that India has consistently supported the Global South and developing nations, valuing multilateralism and prioritizing societal well-being over profits.

    She also noted that common ground for the partnership between India and Africa is the shared commitment to a just and sustainable transition to green energy. In a more personal note, she expressed her affection for various aspects of Indian culture, including cuisine, music, and cinema.

    The Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his appreciation for Prime Minister Modi’s relentless work to incorporate the African Union into the G-20.

    In his address, Pradhan expressed his happiness that the first offshore campus of any IIT is being set up in Zanzibar, and the campus is scheduled to be inaugurated early November this year. He noted that this institution will mark a significant milestone in educational collaboration between the two countries and continents, as it will provide students from Tanzania and other African nations access to high-quality engineering and technology education on a global level.

    During his speech at the event, Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized that education and capacity building are significant elements of the bilateral relationship between the two nations. Dr. Jaishankar also mentioned that through the ITEC program, over 5000 Tanzanian individuals have already received training in Indian educational institutions.

    He further said that Tanzania is the preferred destination to set up the first overseas IIT at Zanzibar. The institute has the potential to become a premiere centre for technical education for the entire African continent, Dr. Jaishankar mentioned. The inclusion of the African Union in the G20 as a full member was one of the highest successes of the Indian Presidency, Dr. Jaishankar added. The rise of Africa is central to global rebalancing and the support of India towards that is unstinted, he commented.

    Highlighting the significant milestone that India achieved during the G20 Summit and the New Delhi declaration, Vice Chancellor of JNU, Prof. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit mentioned it is a testament to India’s exceptional abilities to table ideas, shape global issues, bridge divides, and forge a consensus. She also mentioned that JNU houses a Center for African Studies, which was initiated in 1969 and later in 2009, was designated as a specialized center. Furthermore, she mentioned the establishment of the Nelson Mandela Chair, sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs.

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