Zambia’s Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Dr. Joseph Chilengi has died.
Ambassador Chilengi died on Tuesday 11th May, 2021 at 22:35 Hours at Güven Hospital in Ankara where he was receiving medical attention.
He was 61 years old.
Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji announced the sad development in Lusaka.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the death of our Ambassador accredited to the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Dr. Joseph Chilengi after a short illness,” Mr. Malanji said.
The Minister regretted the sad loss of Ambassador Chilengi stating that he had worked very hard to promote bilateral and trade relations between the Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Turkey.
The Minister expressed his condolences to the family of Ambassador Chilengi.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will announce the funeral arrangements in due course.
His Excellency Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia appointed and later swore in Ambassador Chilengi as Zambia’s envoy to the Republic of Turkey in January 2018.
Prior to that, Ambassador Chilengi served as the Presiding Officer of the African Union Economic, Social & Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) and was instrumental in ensuring that Zambia hosted its Secretariat.
This is according to a press statement issued by Chansa Kabwela, Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Lusaka.
“Amb. Chilengi died on Tuesday 11th May, 2021 at 22:35 Hours at Güven Hospital in Ankara where he was receiving medical attention.”
Why are we Africans always vague with such statements..why can you not tell us how long he was in hospital and what medical attention he was receiving for in Ankara.
MHSRIP
Tarino you are a lost f00I who has been brain washed by those whlte people who are parenting you there abroad. Because if you were a true African you would know that it is unafrican to ask or question a dead man’s ailment especially while people are still mourning. A f00I will travel abroad and forget where he comes from or who he is. A lost bab00n
Covid in Turkey has become a problem.
And the number of black people that die in developed countries is too high. One would think the level of care given to blacks is inadequate.
Rest in peace Ambassador.
Awe cha bipa. My sincere condolences to the family and govt. May they find comfort in God Lord Almighty.
Maybe it’s unAfrican to ask what someone died of in Chipata, but its not so in Mongu, Livingstone or Solwezi. Ku Chip[ata olo mbeba yafa they refuse to disclose that uku kuli ndiyo for fear all will come and join in chewing the rat!
Sad development but R.I.P bwana ambassador .I wish it was the troll though.
TARINO IS QUITE RIGHT AS ALL HIGH PROFILE DEATHS IN FRICA ARE A SECRET ….
MHSRIP
AND WHY ARE WE EVEN IN TURKEY ?????????
This is a general observation of the trending discussion and nothing to do with the ambassadors death………
People old enough will remember that before the ravages of hiv , it was common to state the cause of death……..
Because of the stigma associated with hiv , no questions are asked of a death these days…
Ca bipa ba Ambassador. Condolences to the family.
MHSRIP. Heartfelt condolences. COVID 19 is wrecking havoc in Turkey. That is why the UEFA Champions League Final is being moved from their.
WHEN ONE IS A PUBLIC SERVANT IT IS THE PEOPLES GIVEN RIGHT
AND THE TR00L WITH HIS BullSH!TE ABOUT CUSTOM
VILLAGE MENTALITY COMING FROM HIM
@tikki, there are a lot of their children on scholarships there. Turkey offers a lot of scholarships for students all over the world. However, these are not publicized in Zambia. That is why we are there. If only we were there to copy Turkey’s health services ………..Your Excellency, rest in peace.
You should try your best not to take ANYTHING trolls say seriously. NO matter how POORLY they behave, remember these people spend countless UNPRODUCTIVE hours trying to make people mad. They’re not WORTH your time of day.
My condolences to the family. May God comfort the family.
Denjarous country. We told you.
Kadjoki style.