Reason for withdrawal from COMESA, September 1999 http://ospiti.peacelink.it/npeople/sep99/Pag1sept.html
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Our reason for withdrawal is simple. We are party to too many regional trading organisations. The sum effect of this means that our membership is extremely costly to sustain and we must rationalise our participation in such ventures.
— Benjamin Mkapa
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About Benjamin Mkapa
Benjamin Mkapa (born November 12, 1938) is a former President of the United Republic of Tanzania (1995–2005).
About Benjamin Mkapa
Benjamin Mkapa (born November 12, 1938) is a former President of the United Republic of Tanzania (1995–2005).
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