AMBASSADOR KANYAMA PRESENTS LETTERS OF CREDENCE TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA

San José,31st January 2025 - The President of the Republic of Costa Rica His Excellency Mr. Rodrigo Chaves Robles has accepted the Letters of Credence from Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States Dr. Chibamba Kanyama, accrediting him as a Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to the Republic of Costa Rica, with residence in Washington, D.C.

The Credentials Ceremony was held at the Palacio de los López in Asuncion, Paraguay.

In his opening remarks, President Peña, who was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Rubén Ramírez Lezcano, expressed happiness with the renewed bilateral relations between Zambia and Paraguay and invited Zambia to open a resident mission in Asuncion.

President Peña described Zambia as a rising star on the African continent in terms of economic transformation, an epicentre of peace and stability.

He indicated that he once visited Zambia when was working for the Bretton Woods Institutions and appreciates the economic strides the southern African country continues to make for its people.

And Mr. Michelo underscored President Hakainde Hichilema's readiness to foster and strengthen relations with Paraguay for the benefit of the two nations.

Mr. Michelo indicated that under President Hichilema’s leadership, Zambia continues to focus on other countries with similar interest to create new working economic partnerships, particularly in trade and investment.

The Ambassador committed to deepening and strengthening political, economic, social and cultural cooperation between the two countries during his tour of duty. Ambassador Michelo noted that investment and trade expansion is key to economic transformation of any nation, hence the need for Zambia and Paraguay to explore viable economic opportunities.

Issued by
Charles Tembo
First Secretary-Press & Public Relations
Embassy of the Republic of Zambia-Washington,DC