{"id":883,"date":"2024-10-15T09:55:51","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T09:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/ankara\/?p=883"},"modified":"2024-10-15T09:58:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T09:58:35","slug":"zambia-and-jordan-forge-new-diplomatic-ties-as-ambassador-sikazwe-presents-credentials-to-king-abdullah-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/ankara\/?p=883","title":{"rendered":"Zambia and Jordan Forge New Diplomatic Ties as Ambassador Sikazwe Presents Credentials to King Abdullah II"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"883\" class=\"elementor elementor-883\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-566d5825 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"566d5825\" 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-5d9e2c4e\" data-id=\"5d9e2c4e\" 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-51c0d604 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"51c0d604\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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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\">PRESIDENT ADDRESSES UK ZAMBIAN DIASPORA IN LONDON <\/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-6e538797 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6e538797\" 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-27ce65e7\" data-id=\"27ce65e7\" 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-4fb6d3ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fb6d3ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\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 dir=\"auto\">Ankara \u2013 Thursday , 5th September, 2024<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Zambia and Jordan Forge New Diplomatic Ties as Ambassador Sikazwe Presents Credentials to King Abdullah II<\/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 has formally presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, officially accrediting him as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Zambia to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with residence in Ankara.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">The ceremony for presentation of credentials took place at the Royal Court in Amman, Jordan.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">During the ceremony, Lt. Dr. Gen. Sikazwe conveyed warm greetings from the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema to His Majesty King Abdullah II. He expressed his profound gratitude to the King for accepting his credentials and emphasized the strong commitment of Zambia to fostering international cooperation.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Dr. Sikazwe highlighted Zambia&#8217;s readiness to collaborate with Jordan across various sectors, including mining, agriculture, tourism, education, health and renewable energy. He extended a sincere invitation to Jordanian investors, to explore the opportunities in Zambia\u2019s mining and agricultural sectors, which are among the most viable in the country.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">He also reaffirmed the Zambian Government\u2019s commitment to promoting high &#8211; level interactions between the two countries, with the aim of sharing opportunities for development partnerships and best practices in governance.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Dr. Sikazwe also pledged to focus on strengthening trade relations, acknowledging that they are currently at a nascent stage. He called for concerted efforts to boost import and export volumes and enhance collaboration in various sectors of mutual interest.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Addressing Zambia\u2019s ongoing energy challenges, particularly the impact of droughts on hydroelectric power generation, Dr. Sikazwe invited Jordanian investors to participate in Zambia\u2019s efforts to diversify the energy sector in renewable energy.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">And King Abdullah II stressed the importance of enhanced cooperation in the field of security, noting Jordan&#8217;s extensive experience in providing training on security arrangements to several African nations. He extended an offer of similar support to Zambia underscoring the shared interest in promoting regional stability.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">The King also extended an invitation for President Hichilema to undertake a state visit to Jordan, further solidifying the diplomatic and economic partnership between the two nations.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Issued by:<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Pamela Nkeete \u2013 Ng\u2019andu<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">FIRST SCRETARY \u2013 PRESS<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">EMBASSY OF THE REPUPLIC OF ZAMBIA &#8211; ANKARA<\/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>PRESIDENT ADDRESSES UK ZAMBIAN DIASPORA IN LONDON Press StatementFor immediate ReleaseAnkara \u2013 Thursday , 5th September, 2024\u00a0Zambia and Jordan Forge New Diplomatic Ties as Ambassador Sikazwe Presents Credentials to King Abdullah II\u00a0His Excellency Lt. 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