This is the first time that Mr
Lowassa, who were defeated to the presidential race by President John
Magufuli, is meeting him at the State House.
Speaking
shortly after their closed door meeting, former Prime Minister said he
is pleased to be welcomed by President Mugufuli and congratulated him on
the work he is doing since he assumed office in November, 2015.
He
commended the President for various development projects that the
government has been undertaking. He cited the implementation of Stigler
Gorge Hydro Power project along the Rufiji River Basin, establishment of
new industries and the construction of standard gauge railway as among
key projects, which are undertaken by the fifth phase government.
“I
am pleased to have hold talks with the President and I am commending
him for various development projects that his government has been
undertaking; we must agree that he has been doing a great job,” said Mr
Lowassa.
He added; “By implementing various projects,
which include upgrading of the central railway line into standard gauge,
the President must be commended because he has generated employment
opportunities for majority of the youth.”
For his part,
President Magufuli described Mr Lowassa as a good politician. According
to him Mr Lowassa has served the country greatly, when he held various
positions in the government.
“On various occasions Mr
Lowassa requested to have a meeting with me and today I have met him… he
told me what is in his head and I told him what is in mine,” said
President Magufuli.
