Aga Khan outlines expanded development initiatives for Tanzania 2001-08-17

Dar grants Aga Khan group enhanced status

By JAINDI KISERO

in Dar es Salaam

The Aga Khan yesterday signed an agreement with the government of Tanzania, granting enhanced diplomatic status to the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) which manages and co-ordinates the group's social and economic development programmes.

The agreement was signed between President Benjamin Mkapa and the Aga Khan at a high profile ceremony at State House Dar es Salaam.

Until yesterday, relations between the parties were governed by a "co-operation accord" last signed in 1991.