Zambia’s outgoing Ambassador to Germany, Anthony Mukwita has urged Zambians living in the diaspora to play a critical role in promoting economic diplomacy.
He indicated that economic diplomacy, as championed by President Hakainde Hichilema is intended to foster development in Zambia.
Mr Mukwita said this when he officiated at the virtual celebration of Zambia’s 57th Independency anniversary organized by Zambians living in Germany and attended virtually and in person by scores of members of the diaspora.
He stated that this year’s independence celebration theme “Celebrating a new dawn anchored on good governance” provides the foundation needed to anchor economic diplomacy.
Mr Mukwita explained that in his experience, foreign investors inquire about good governance, national unity and development as prerequisites for investment.
He noted that good governance ensures that there is a fair judicial system that protects investment, national unity and ensures that there is peace and stability.
Mr Mukwita said that the leadership of President Hichilema is committing itself to these ideals and asking the citizens to hold it accountable to them.
‘’This year’s theme for independency is a call on the Diaspora to commit themselves to the ideals of good governance, national unity and development wherever they may be, these ideals must be a mark of distinction and identity so much so that they become synonymous with Zambia”, he said.
Mr Mukwita also paid tribute to the diaspora for their commitment to development of their motherland, noting that the virtual independence celebration was his final official engagement as Ambassador to Germany since October 2017.
“Some of you have humanitarian activities that include building schools, donating educational materials, supporting efforts to combat COVID-19, assisting widows and orphans, and many other worthy causes”, said Mr Mukwita.
This is contained in a statement issued to ZANIS by First Secretary, Press and Public Relations to Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany, Kellys Kaunda.
“Zambia’s outgoing Ambassador to Germany, Anthony Mukwita” very laughable. Why should we listen to an outgoing failure. Just pack and leave!
Starniocco
KKKKKK….go lie down your time is up….
IMHO ,
Anthony was one of the better , productive ambassadors………..
Together with the lady who was in India…….
Mukwita’ time to give way
What are you still doing there? Come back iwe!
This Weasel is still around now you remember there are Zambians in diaspora…go back to PF secretariat Lusaka!!
You dont have to insult him even if you hate him. Just let him go Ubusenshi
Imwe amambala belittling Anthony Mwikwita. Whether he comes back to Zambia or not, you are still not going to change his life style. Get a life and concentrate on your own lives.