United States Ambassador to Zambia Mike Gonzales says the impartial implementation of the rule of law is critical in ensuring accountable and responsive governance.
Mr Gonzales said the implementation of the rule of law also attracts foreign investment that will consequently create jobs and contribute to the national treasury.
The US Ambassador noted that both government share the mutual goal of strengthening democratic institutions and protecting fundamental freedoms.
He added that the two countries have witnessed challenges in the democratic systems which require solutions.
Mr. Gonzalez said this when he paid a courtesy call on Acting Foreign Affairs Mulambo Haimbe in Lusaka today.
The US Ambassador has also pledged to promote prosperity in both the United States and Zambia.
“I look forward to working with you, to strengthen democracy, to promote economic growth to improve health outcomes and to deepen the US and Zambia security relationship,” he explained.
Meanwhile, Mr. Haimbe who also acting Minister of Justice said he is optimistic that the US and Zambia will have good working relations.
He said government will do its best to encourage Zambians to follow the tenets of democracy.
The Minister noted that governance is crucial in the quest to improve the administration of the country adding that the Ministry of Justice will play their role in ensuring governance is practiced.
“We are committed towards ensuring that we are a beacon for democracy in our sub region, on the continent and the world at large.
The added that government intends to grow the cordial relations between Zambia and the United States of America.
Haimbe read between the lines… the ambassador is just failing to tell you blue eyed boys openly that you are becoming worse than the brutal PF.
What between the lines…….???
The USA would not bat an eyelid if lungu and theiving gang are caged……….
Deja Vu @# 1
That’s what he telling this dull Justice Minister who has proved to be a bootlicker and stand on his own two legs but bending the law to please his boss.
The main problem I have with the USA projecting their influence is …………
their own back yard……..some of the Latino countries and Haiti are a mess……
Right in their back yard, there is some of the highest murder rates and drug addictions with high employment and poverty…………..
Sort out your back yard first , as an example of what good influence USA power can project………..
I don’t trust Americans, the same people are pushing for Homosexuality in our nation therefore get lost, this same democracy is what you want to use inorder to bring in homosexuality. How stu.pid
The Ambassador is cautioning GRZ not to go down the Pompwe Front rabbit hole.
America, and the rest of the Western world, could care less whether Zambia develops or not, as their priority is to look after their own interests. Don’t be fooled. Wake up.
Cautiously, he is saying there is no rule of law in the New dawn Government. Sad, in this edge we are unable to apply a rule of law. Today, the ruling party is using a rule of man to grab two seats in parliament. Later, with the comfortable number of seats, they will use rule of law to remove ECL immunity. There are many other examples.
The Ambassador has borrowed Nakachinda’s microscope and has seen everything the NEW Dark government is doing
ANY MATURED ADULT SHOULD BE ABLE TO READ BETWEEN THE LINES. I THINK IT WAS NOT MEANT FOR CLOSED UP MINDS, BLIND SUPPORTERS TO UNDERSTAND. DE JAVU YOU ARE ON POINT.
After the disaster of Donald Trump the US can’t preach to anyone about democracy or rights. If democracy can take a fool into power and the chap fools such a big following then it’s the wrong philosophy. The Chinese must have been patting themselves on the backs for having soberer leaders. Sh1thole countries never had a single president suggest that bleach could cure covid
Ive been censored after attacking the US president. Trump