Honourable Ministers, Tanzania recognizes and attaches great priority to the survival of the DLCO-EA. While we understand the importance of regional integration for socio-economic development, DLCO-EA touches the livelihoods of our people particularly in the rural areas. It is an important instrument to contain and prevent trans-boundary disasters brought about by pests and in this case Desert Locusts, Red billed Quelea birds, army worms and Tse tse flies.
Nilishuhudia jinsi alivyoweza kuwavuta hata washarika wa nje ya nchi kushirikiana na Dayosisi hii. Namkumbuka sana Mzee yule wa Kimarekani Dkt. Janice Alexander, jinsi alivyovutiwa na mazingira ya nchi yetu na Watanzania kwa jumla na hivyo kuamua kushirikiana na Dayosisi yenu. Aidha, aliweza kuwavuta wana Usharika wa Luther Malanchton wa Ujerumani kusaidiana na Wana Dayosisi katika kuijenga kiroho na kimwili.