The message reads as follows;

“Hon. Villy Søvndal,
Minister for Foreign Affairs,
Copenhagen,
DENMARK.

Honourable Minister and dear colleague,

It is with great pleasure that on behalf of the Government and people of the United Republic of Tanzania and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to convey to you my warm congratulations upon your appointment as the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark. Your appointment to that important portfolio with heavy responsibilities is a manifestation of trust and confidence the Prime Minister and the people of the Kingdom of Denmark have in you.

As you assume new responsibilities I would like to assure you, Honourable Minister, of my desire and commitment to continue working closely with you in further strengthening the bilateral relations and development cooperation that so happily exist between our two countries.

Please accept, Honourable Minister, my best wishes for your continued good health peace and prosperity for the people of the Kingdom of Denmark.