In a critical statement, President Joseph Biden features the getting through fellowship and reinforced ties between the US and Zambia.
The President communicates energy for developing associations in Zambia, across Africa, and universally, highlighting the shared obligation to a majority rules government and its liabilities.
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President Biden Affirms Commitment to Democracy and Collaboration with Zambia
President Biden repeats the solid connection between the US and Zambia, immovably grounded in their shared obligation to the centrality of a majority rules government and its related liabilities.
He recognizes the need for constant reflection and personal growth to safeguard this appreciated practice, underscoring the significance of meeting the desires of the younger age for an accountable, responsive, and just administration.
Collaboration on Shared Objectives, Strengthening Governance, and Ensuring Peace and Security
President Biden anticipates cooperative endeavors with Zambia to improve administration, advance territorial harmony and security, and address essential issues like food and energy security.
He acclaims Zambia’s change endeavors and invites opportunities to develop two-sided and multilateral participation. President Biden accentuates the meaning of joint drives to accomplish shared goals and conquer normal difficulties.
Zambia Values US Help with Farming, Financial Development, and Wellbeing
Mr. Kanyama, addressing President Hakainde Hichilema, communicates Zambia’s profound appreciation for the critical help given by the US Government through programs like USAID and PEPFAR. Throughout the course of recent many years, almost six billion US dollars have been focused on Zambia, significantly influencing medical services enhancements. Outstandingly, last year denoted the twentieth commemoration of PEPFAR’s help battling the worldwide HIV pandemic.
Through coordinated efforts with the Zambian government and partners, Zambia has surpassed UNAIDS’ HIV focuses in treatment and viral concealment.
Benefits from the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Work in Lusaka
Zambia’s administration and individuals offer thanks for the advantages of the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s initiatives in Lusaka.
At first centered around business changes and further developing water supply and sterilization, the MCC’s help will currently be coordinated towards framework improvement, policy changes, and agri-business progressions. This essential center plans to invigorate Zambia’s development and progress additionally.
PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON DC, 4th July 2023
His Excellency Mr. Chibamba F. Kanyama has presented his Letters of Credence to His Excellency Mr. Joseph Biden Jr., President of the United States of America, formally accrediting him as Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Republic of Zambia, to the United States.
During the White House in Washington DC ceremony to accept his Letter of Credence, President Biden said the United States and Zambia had enjoyed decades of friendship, and relations between the two countries are stronger than ever.
President Biden said the US looks forward to deepening partnerships on many shared objectives in Zambia, the African Continent, and worldwide.
He said the US and Zambia share an unshakeable commitment to the centrality of democracy and the responsibilities it entails.
“Our two countries share an unshakeable commitment to the centrality of democracy and the responsibilities it entails. We know protecting this cherished tradition requires tireless reflection and self-improvement. We also know particular attention must be paid to the aspirations of our youngest citizens, who demand and deserve an accountable, responsive, and just administration,” President Biden said.
“We look forward to working with you and the Government of Zambia to prove democracies can deliver meaningful, inclusive growth to empower a health, prosperous future.”
President Biden said the US sees openings to collaborate across various issues, including strengthening governance, ensuring regional peace and security, and enhancing food and energy security.
“I applaud Zambia’s reform efforts and I welcome opportunities to deepen our bilateral and multilateral cooperation. We see openings to collaborate across a range of issues including strengthening governance, ensuring regional peace and security, and enhancing food and energy security. I welcome your ideas for how we can strengthen our partnership to advance our shared objectives and confront our common challenges,” said President Biden.
And Mr. Kanyama stated that President Hakainde Hichilema looks forward to maintaining close bilateral relations based on mutual values and shared interests.
Mr. Kanyama said the Government of the Republic of Zambia greatly appreciates the assistance the US Government offers through USAID and the President Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) programs focused on areas such as Agriculture, Economic growth, and Health.
“Over the past twenty years, nearly Six Billion US Dollars has been committed to Zambia with a huge impact on improvements in health care. It is worth noting that last year PEPFAR commemorated twenty years of providing support to the global effort to end the HIV pandemic. Through the work of PEPFAR, Zambia has exceeded UNAIDS HIV targets in treatment and viral suppression through close collaboration with the Zambian government and other parties,” Mr. Kanyama said.
He said the people and the government of Zambia also appreciate the benefits accrued from the work of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in Lusaka, which initially focused on business reforms and improving water supply and sanitation.
Mr. Kanyama said the new Millennium Challenge support would be directed at infrastructure development, policy reforms, and agri-business developments.
Issued by
Charles Tembo
First Secretary Press and Public Relations
Embassy of the Republic of Zambia
Washington DC USA
ctembo@zambiaembassy.org
