PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA MEETS THE ZAMBIAN COMMUNITY LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES
HE WROTE:
This afternoon in Washington, we met Zambian citizens living in the USA. The colleagues raised a number of issue that they would like our Government to address. They spoke about better consular services, investment opportunities for Zambians in the diaspora, good governance, technical assistance from them. They also asked if we can make the embassies able to process key national documents such as passports and national registration cards. They also need us to fight corruption.
Our response was that the fight against corruption is top of our agenda. We will also professionalise the embassies to enable them to provide the needed services. We will also reach out to Zambians in the diaspora for their technical know-how as well as ensure that they participate in the local economy.
We also urged them to look out for opportunities and not wait for an invitation. This is their country and they should feel free to participate in the many initiatives our administration will start.
Hakainde Hichilema
President of the Republic of Zambia