07/05/2026
Lusaka 7th May 2026. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Honorable. Princess Kasune, MP, has reaffirmed Zambia’s belief on the importance of diplomacy and dialogue as tools for resolving disputes and advancing shared global priorities.
Hon. Kasune indicated that Zambia will continue to pursue a foreign policy that is based on cooperation, mutual respect, and the promotion of shared interests. We are resolute in our commitment to building stronger ties with all countries, organisations, and stakeholders who share our vision for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable future.
The acting Minister of Foreign Affairs who is also Minister of Justice emphasized that Zambia continues to underscore on economic diplomacy as one of the pillars of the Country’s Foreign Policy, with an acute focus on diversifying the Zambian economy, attracting investments and fostering trade relations.
The Minister said this in her opening remarks during a Ministerial Briefing for the African Diplomatic Corps on Zambia’s preparedness for the forthcoming August 2026 General Elections, held in Lusaka today.
Hon. Kasune stressed that the Zambian Government will continue to engage with cooperating partners to promote Zambia as a hub for sustainable business, trade and investment.
And the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs has welcomed all the international election observer missions interested in observing Zambia’s General Elections, noting that their participation enhances credibility and transparency of the electoral process. She highlighted good governance, the rule of law, and the inclusion of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in electoral processes as key national priorities.
She stated that elections remains one of the cardinal democratic processes which provides an enabling environment to foster economic development through various mechanisms with our foreign partners.
She stated that Zambia recognises that peace and stability are important ingredients for sustainable development and prosperity. Zambia therefore, continues to play a positive role in fostering dialogue, peace, and cooperation in conflict zones across the African continent and beyond.
Meanwhile, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Permanent Secretary for Administration Ms. Margaret Miyoba, stated that Zambia remains committed to promoting mutually beneficial collaboration and partnerships with all members of the Diplomatic Corps, including the African Group of Ambassadors and High Commissioners, with whom Zambia shares common interests, challenges, and opportunities, as well as similar geography, history, and cultural perspectives.
And Dean of the African Group of Ambassadors and High Commissioners, and Ambassador, Her Excellency Mrs. Charity Angeline Charamba, of the Republic of Zimbabwe, has expressed gratitude to the Zambian government for giving them an opportunity for engagement which she noted that it offered responses to concerns within the diplomatic community. Ambassador Charamba further expressed gratitude for the peaceful environment that Zambia is enjoying under the leadership of Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia.
She assured that the African group of Ambassadors and High Commissioners will remain strategic partners with Zambia and that they will participate in Zambia’s electoral process through the continental bodies.
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