Zambia: Zambia re-assures Zimbabwe of continued support
Defence minister Kalombo Mwansa has re-assured Zimbabwe and its citizens of Zambia’s continued support during this period when the Southern African country is facing various social- economic challenges.
Dr. Mwansa expressed government’s hope is confident that the prevailing dark period in Zimbabwe will continue to improve not only for the benefit of its citizens but in the entire region.
He said this during the official opening and closing of the 25th session of the Zambia/Zimbabwe joint permanent commission (JPC) on defence and security held in Lusaka today
Dr. Mwansa said the peace and stability among the two countries can only be guaranteed in the defence and security services which should continue working closely together in finding lasting solutions to challenges of mutual interest.
He pointed out that there is an increased tendency by illegal migrants from the horn of Africa and other regions to use the Zambia/Zimbabwe border as a transit route.
He observed that incidents of cross-border crime such as smuggling, poaching, cattle rustling and illicit drug trafficking have continued to be a source of concern.
Dr. Mwansa further said there is need for strengthened joint efforts in dealing with these vices.
And Zimbabwe’s minister State for National Security Sydney Sekeramayi thanked all the SADC member countries that have continued to render support to his country.
Dr. Sekeramayi especially thanked the Zambian government and its people for its continuous support especially during the liberalization struggle in which many Zambians lost their lives.
He said despite the Zambian economic development being hampered during the liberalization struggle, the mineral rich country has not stopped supporting Zimbabwe to gain its independence.
He added that the 25th session should act as a stepping stone in laying a firm foundation to strengthen defence and bilateral relations between the two countries.
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Kwati palinefyo bakwata bena. Ubupuba mwembushi mwe.
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They are our people.
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Mwanawakwitu. Yours because that`s where you and your president come from chatile chobe. Waba no call ichi nyor mu kwapa. Wa tall mber no call. No call aba in door full ukubomba pefye.
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Mwanawakwitu, ” They are our people. ”
Right on.
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Love your neighbour! This has to be reflected in practice. It will be our turn one day.
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We must give all the help that we can manage to our distressed neighbors. Although we remember that they were not so kind to us in those days its time to demonstrate that we are their brothers and sisters.
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Have no issue with the help you promising Mr Minister,just wondering if you plan to have elections in Zim cos thats the culture whenever elections are around the corner. Put into practice what you promise Zambians then Zim and Banda can come second.
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Mr K ulibol o sana
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Mr K ba no call ichi nyo ubu ku lu. Yaba bo low uku for tar.
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