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South Africa President Jacob Zuma & Emanuel Mwamba
Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Emmanuel Mwamba yesterday presented letters of credence to South Africa’s President, Jacob Zuma with a pledge to work with that country’s government to promote and enhance relations between the two countries.
Mr. Mwamba was among 14 other ambassadors and high commissioners -designate at a credentials ceremony at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
Mr. Mwamba, accompanied by his wife, Monde Mwamba, was the first to make his presentation after which he informed President Zuma that he had been advised by President Edgar Lungu to prioritize the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two republics.
Mr. Mwamba pointed out that although Zambia and South Africa did not share a border, the relations between the two countries were solid and their people were brothers and sisters, held together by an unbreakable bond.
The High Commissioner further noted that Zambia played a key role in the liberation struggle of South Africa which was driven by the principle that if any part of Africa was not free, Zambia would also not be free.
And in his address to the diplomats, President Zuma said it was important for African countries to strengthen partnerships and then move onto forging linkages with other continents.
Mr. Zuma also called for concerted efforts to end conflict in the Middle East which he said had yearned for peace for a long time.
This is contained in a press statement made available to QFM News but High Commission of Zambia to South Africa Press Secretary Nicky Shabolyo.