THE government has appreciated it’s sold relations with China, saying the friendship between Dodoma and Beijing will continue to last for a long time.

This was said on Monday evening in Dar es Salaam by the Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs Dr Damas Ndumbaro at the launch of China Railway Jianchang Engineering Company (CRJE) Corporate Social Responsibility report.

The event attracted various guests including, John Mnali, the Director of Investment Promotion at Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) , the Chairman of Mwalimu Nyerere  Foundation Joseph Butiku  and the Chinese ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian.

Speaking on behalf of Minister Ndumbaro, a senior official in the same ministry identified as Shoma Philip Ndono, said CRJE has deepened the friendship between China and Tanzania.”

 “We appreciate it and wish our friendship to continue to last for a long time to come in the future,” said Minister Ndumbaro.

He said the Chinese construction company has been in Tanzania for the past 55 years and has done a good  job for the social welfare  of Tanzanians.

“They brought us more than 200 projects and they made great contributions to the environment and safety, Tanzania employment as well as social responsibility implementation” he said.

Speaking at the sideline of the event, Director of Investment Promotion at TIC John Mnali thanked the Chinese firm for launching the report urging it to go beyond and support challenges facing the community.

He said the company has been supporting the community in education, infrastructure and environment protection which plays a crucial contribution  to the sustainable development goals of Tanzania .

 Mnali said transparency and accountability are the cornerstone of the Chinese company urging others to emulate the example shown.

 He urged the company to continue working closely with the government and other institutions for the benefits of peoples in two countries.

 He assured that the government of Tanzania will make sure that investors are conducting their activities under a conducive environment.

 Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania, Chen mingjian said: “On behalf of embassy of China in Tanzania, i would like to express our sincere and warm congratulation and appreciation to CRJE for the contribution to social responsibility.”

The Envoy further said: “CRJE has established a solid foundation in Tanzania for 55 years. Founded in 1969, it was involved in the construction of the great Tazara railway, the largest ever complete project with China grants. As the major force to Tazara railway construction, CRJE, together with the prople of Tanzania and Zambia, finished the construction of this great project, paving a road of immortal Sino-Tanzania friendship.”

The Ambassador pointed out that from the Nyerere bridge, new parliamentary debating chamber, Dodoma convention centre, to the University of Dodoma campus, the Nyerere Foundation Square and Nyerere Leadership School, the CRJE has completed over 3 million square meters, 200 major projects in Tanzania.

 “CRJE impressive accomplishments in justice development, sports and people’s health, contribution to education, tourism, infrastructure, agriculture, public-well, environment governance in Tanzania have always followed high standards. The company has been awarded three time best foreign contractor in Tanzania, and three time’s Luban award-the Chinese Oscar award for quality in construction,” she said.

 She insisted: “At the same time, like CRJE, other Chinese companies in Tanzania have consistently adhered to national policies, embraced a spirit of win-win cooperation, and actively fulfilled its corporate social responsibility as well as forged deep friendships with Tanzania communities.”

CRJE Chairman Jiang Yuntao said that the release of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report is a true significant milestone in their company’s development and a reflection of commitment to working hand in hand with Tanzanian society.

 “As a Chinese engineering enterprise deeply rooted in Tanzania, CRJE has always believe the philosophy of ‘building excellent projects and setting a benchmark in social responsibility’. Since our establishment, we have actively participated in Tanzania’s economic development. Among our many projects, the most significant is our involvement in constructing the TAZARA Railway. This railway is not only a symbol of China-Tanzania friendship but also a bridge connecting the hearts and dreams of our two peoples,” the CRJE Chairman said.

 Yuntao added: “Over the years, we have committed ourselves not only to infrastructure construction but also investments, a total investment of over 260 million USD such as Johari Rotana we are here today, Buguruni Business Park, Noble Victoria Center, and Noble Peninsula Center to be opened next year.  Besides，through technical training, community development, and environmental protection, we have actively fulfilled our corporate social responsibilities. We deeply understand that a company’s growth is inseparable from the support and trust of the local community. This is why we always align our mission with Tanzania’s socio-economic development needs.”

 He noted: “Today's CSR report is not just a reflection of the work we have done in the past but also a promise to continue contributing to Tanzania's growth. We are committed to working closely with the Tanzanian government, private sector, and local communities to support national development and improve the quality of life for its people.