President Edgar Lungu says he is heartened by the continued deepening of the already strong and enduring friendship between Zambia and the United States of America.
The President says he is further pleased that this common aspiration to deepen the thriving relationship between the two countries is also shared by the President of the United States of America Donald Trump.
In his response letter to the Letter of Credence for Lazarous Kapambwe, whom he appointed as Ambassador to the USA to take over from Dr. Ngosa Simbyakula, President Trump has said;
“Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the United States, I accept the Letter of Credence for Lazarous Kapambwe as Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to the United States of America, and accept him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Zambia and acknowledge receipt of the Letter of Recall of his predecessor.”
President Trump has further added that he welcomes Ambassador Kapambwe as a member of the diplomatic corps in Washington, and express his Government’s desire to advance their common agenda and to deepen the strong and abiding friendship between the two countries.”
“As you are already aware, since gaining independence on 24th October 1964, Zambia found a dependable ally and development partner in the USA; a mutual friendship that has both endured and thrived”, president Lungu has said.
He said today, the USA remains a key partner for Zambia in helping to strengthen the health system; combat diseases such as malaria, TB and HIV/AIDS as well as improve water, sanitation and hygiene, among many other areas of collaboration.
“Let me also take this opportunity to express my solidarity with the Government and great people of the USA as they fight the COVID-19 pandemic. My thoughts and prayers, as well those of all Zambians, are with the great people of the USA. I also wish to extend my deepest thoughts to all those families and friends who have lost their loved ones from this deadly pandemic; and wish all those who are still battling to survive from COVID-19 a very quick recovery”, he said.
President Lungu said he has no doubt that the great resolve, courage and ingenuity of the great people of the USA, and with the grace of God, they shall defeat the COVID-19 pandemic and come out stronger.
“May God heal and bless Zambia, the United States of America, and the whole World”, He added.
Eagle one has spoken. A very humble yet strong leader. Those with a colonial mentality wanted us to lean backwards while foote disrespected us in our own land. In life learn to stand up for what is right. You cannot go to someone’s home and then disrespect them just because you have taken them a present or gift. Aid or no aid respect is vital in dealing with people. Especially we Africans. We have a strong culture which calls for respect. We wish our brother foote a happy life and hope he has learned from this experience that not all Africans countries are docile. Good riddance. Kz
Senseless comment above as usual. Kwacha at K20 to a dollar and somebody is still talking about Foote. Focus your attention where the country needs it please
Most useless Zambian president ever. Only good at begging!
Zambians do not need reminding of the enduring relationship between us and USA. We have existed as Zambia for a long time and we can recall how our relationship has been both at bi-literal and multi-lateral levels. USA has funded most of our projects and support in our fiscal budgetary planning and balance of payments. However, for the first time in Zambia’s history under PF regime our relationship was strained by lack of diplomacy in conducting business and diplomats in both countries were asked to leave. Sad episode of friendship with USA. Hope sanity will now prevail.
Which enduring friendship? Americand can smile at you yet they hate you? You chased their ambassador and you think that’s enduring friendship. Just wait they are still dealing with you smartly.
So many ambassadors and high commissioners have been accepted b4 in different countries we have never seen this publicity. This only goes to confirm that there was something wrong with the whole Kapambwe thing. We know pf very well now
This is a pretty ordinary thing happening everyday all over the world and many times for Zambian Diplomats. Why is this one a being publicised? Is it to try and show us that the stunt by GRZ on the US did not cause any dent in the relationship? Why try hard to show the friendship?
@Fwebene; I cannot agree more. This is the first one where the president responds to his ambassador’s accreditation. A lot of ambassadors have presented credentials and the president has not shown such excitement at the acceptance by the host country. Guess it’s a big relief after the unceremonial expulsion of one Daniel Foote.
Countries are fighting covid-19 and in lockdown…here we have this Head of state who has zero things to do welcoming a mere Charge d’Affairs….instead of doing important things
Lungu and KZ note that the deputy US ambassodor appointed to zambia is a human rights specialist…….
you won’t have your usual free hand at brutallising opposition and citizens comming to 2021…..
Bandit President Lungu and Bandit PF government…only good at begging and pocketing all the money mambala Chagwa
Very nice message by the President. Fwebene – it is in order — Kalaba and his ilk peddled a lot of lies, and now he is quiet – let him explain to us what is going on in view of what he told Zambians. Spaka – Yes, we know and we also know that President Trump is a very strong conservative.
This is the news tge upndead loothe.
We tell them the US of A is our great partner and ally, they doubt.
Dunderhead Kaizar Zulu now and dunderhead Lusambo now stop comparing Lusaka with Los Angeles… Bandit President Lungu is now happy because he thought the USA will shut down the Embassy…meaning no more begging bowl
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“…….Spaka – Yes, we know and we also know that President Trump is a very strong conservative…..”
He is a very strong conservative , but is a stronger racist and nationalist and would take an Americans side any day than support a “shi.t hole country” with a theiving president………
Don’t consol your selves with lungus ars.s licking or the standard computer generated text of an acceptance letter from the USA …
Mr.Kalaba should say something,reverse what you said and apologise.Insoni ebuntu. popular quote from CK.
Haha kalaba that short liar, and he thinks he can be president? Kupusa baaati
KZ,U ARE THE WORST FOOL THE WHOLE WORLD HAS EVER HAD. HUMBLE LEADER???? TO,U NOT TO US THE ZAMBIANS. BUFONTINI SANA KZ.
Still no ambassador appointed to zambia from the USA. Only charge d’affairs.
Way to go Mr President. You people always insulting the USA when its people in Bill Gates and his wife Melinda are helping Africa and Zambia through their charitable donations, must be sincere. President Donald Trump has more bigger issues to deal with than a country with a population of the states of New York or Georgia independently. So, be mindful of the fact that over 95% of what we have and even the language we use, is still from the west. Lets keep our relationships amicable. The USA or developed nations don’t need Africa but Africa needs them. Why don’t you first even make a pencil or chalk without the intelligence of the west? President Edgar Lungu as a lawyer and academician understands that more than you armchair critics in opposition do. And I don’t always agree with him.