His visibly thrilled host, President Jakaya Kikwete, and First Lady Salma Kikwete, received President Bush and his entourage at Julius Nyerere International Airport, where normal activity came to a standstill during the welcoming ceremony that took about an hour. The entire Cabinet, including Vice-President Mohammed Shein, was at the airport as Mr Bush began his four-day State visit.
Mh. Rais Kikwete akisalimiana na baba mzazi wa Mh. Pinda, Mzee Xavery Kayanza Pinda, na mama mzazi, Bi Albetina Kasanga.Mke wa Waziri Mkuu, Mh. Pinda, (kushoto) Tunu Rehani Pinda akiongea na mbunge wa Viti Maalum Martha Mlata mara baada ya sherehe za kumwapisha Waziri Mkuu, Mizengo Pinda zilizofanyika ikulu ndogo ya Chamwino Dodoma.