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elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">His Excellency Lt. Gen. Dr. William Maipambe Sikazwe, presented his Letters of Credence to Her Excellency Ms. Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, the President of the Republic of North Macedonia<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-40869d6f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"40869d6f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b110644\" data-id=\"2b110644\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8e620a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8e620a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Press Statement<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">For Immediate Release<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Ankara \u2013 Wednesday , 31st July, 2024<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">His Excellency Lt. Gen. Dr. William Maipambe Sikazwe, presented his Letters of Credence to Her Excellency Ms. Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, the President of the Republic of North Macedonia, accrediting him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Zambia to the Republic of North Macedonia with residence in Ankara.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">The ceremony took place at Villa Vodno, the Presidential Palace in Skopje, North Macedonia on Thursday 25 July, 2024.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">In his speech during the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Dr. Sikazwe expressed gratitude to President Siljanovska-Davkova for accepting him as Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to the Republic of North Macedonia.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">He conveyed the warm congratulations of the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, the Government, and the people of Zambia to President Siljanovska-Davkova on her election. The Ambassador said her overwhelming victory was a clear demonstration of the trust and confidence the people of North Macedonia have placed in her leadership.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Lt. Gen Dr. Sikazwe stated that President Hichilema looks forward to working closely with President Siljanovska-Davkova and her administration to further strengthen the existing warm bilateral relations between Zambia and North Macedonia.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">He said Zambia recognises North Macedonia&#8217;s positive contributions to promoting global peace and good governance, as evidenced by the country&#8217;s continued commitment to periodic democratic elections.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">The Ambassador expressed his sincere desire to see enhanced bilateral cooperation between the two nations, taking advantage of the common democratic governance principles they share. He said Zambia is eager to learn from North Macedonia&#8217;s experiences in various sectors, including technology, health, manufacturing, tourism, and education.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Lt. Gen. Dr Sikazwe also mentioned Zambia&#8217;s keen interest to explore opportunities for collaboration in areas such as mining, agriculture, and renewable energy development.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">In this regard, he reaffirmed Zambia&#8217;s commitment to fostering enduring foreign relations based on mutual respect and benefit.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">He stated that Zambia has created an attractive investment climate for the private sector and encouraged investors from North Macedonia to take advantage of the conducive environment in Zambia.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Additionally, Lt. Gen. Dr. Sikazwe requested the consideration of a waiver on visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports, as well as a gradual relaxation of restrictions on visa requirements for other passport holders wishing to visit the respective countries for trade, investment, or tourism purposes.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">The Ambassador pledged to work with the relevant authorities in North Macedonia to increase import and export volumes between the two countries, as well as promote cooperation in other sectors of mutual interest.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">In her remarks, President Siljanovska-Davkova stated that the presence of Lt. Gen. Dr. Sikazwe marked the beginning of an important phase in the bilateral relations between the two countries. She said that this phase aims to foster continued growth and collaboration in various fields, including education, health, environmental conservation, biodiversity preservation, and the pursuit of sustainable development and well-being for present and future generations.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-830 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/ankara\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/453383411_804736525176884_5857240791715211467_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/ankara\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/453383411_804736525176884_5857240791715211467_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/ankara\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/453383411_804736525176884_5857240791715211467_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/ankara\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/453383411_804736525176884_5857240791715211467_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/ankara\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/453383411_804736525176884_5857240791715211467_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/ankara\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/453383411_804736525176884_5857240791715211467_n.jpg 1560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The President reaffirmed her commitment to further enhancing these bilateral ties and enriching them with new content. She also conveyed her regards to President Hakainde Hichilema and wished the Ambassador success during his tenure.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Issued by: Rebecca Chileshe<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">SECOND SECRETARY &#8211; COMMUNICATION ANKARA, T\u00dcRKIYE<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>His Excellency Lt. Gen. Dr. William Maipambe Sikazwe, presented his Letters of Credence to Her Excellency Ms. Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, the President of the Republic of North Macedonia Press StatementFor Immediate ReleaseAnkara \u2013 Wednesday , 31st July, 2024\u00a0His Excellency Lt. Gen. 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