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Zambia Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Integration

Embassy News

April 12, 2025

ZAMBIA has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to regional integration and multilateral cooperation, as it joined global leaders at the 2025 Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) in Türkiye.Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe, who led the Zambian delegation, said Zambia’s focus remains on leveraging economic diplomacy to drive sustainable development and inclusive growth.Addressing delegates, Mr. Haimbe underscored Zambia’s active role in promoting regional solidarity through the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU), while calling for a stronger African voice in shaping global governance systems. “As a peace-loving nation, Zambia believes in inclusive dialogue, equitable international systems, and partnerships that deliver tangible and lasting development outcomes,” he said. Minister Hon. Haimbe, ADF-2025

Zambia’s agenda at the high-level forum centered on key priorities: enhancing peace, security and stability in the region and beyond; advocating for reforms to the global financial architecture to ensure fair access to capital for African countries; and promoting investment in infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and technology as alternatives to traditional aid models.The forum also offered Zambia a platform to champion greater equity and representation for African countries in multilateral institutions, particularly the United Nations.The 2025 Antalya Diplomacy Forum, running from April 11 to 13, was officially opened by Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who echoed similar concerns and called for more inclusive international cooperation and sustainable development strategies.On the sidelines of the summit, Mr. Haimbe was expected to hold bilateral talks with key institutions, including Turkish Aerospace, to explore avenues for boosting Zambia's defense and aviation capabilities, and with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) to expand development cooperation.

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Zambia Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Integration

Embassy News

April 12, 2025

ZAMBIA has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to regional integration and multilateral cooperation, as it joined global leaders at the 2025 Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) in Türkiye.Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe, who led the Zambian delegation, said Zambia’s focus remains on leveraging economic diplomacy to drive sustainable development and inclusive growth.Addressing delegates, Mr. Haimbe underscored Zambia’s active role in promoting regional solidarity through the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU), while calling for a stronger African voice in shaping global governance systems. “As a peace-loving nation, Zambia believes in inclusive dialogue, equitable international systems, and partnerships that deliver tangible and lasting development outcomes,” he said. Minister Hon. Haimbe, ADF-2025

Zambia’s agenda at the high-level forum centered on key priorities: enhancing peace, security and stability in the region and beyond; advocating for reforms to the global financial architecture to ensure fair access to capital for African countries; and promoting investment in infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and technology as alternatives to traditional aid models.The forum also offered Zambia a platform to champion greater equity and representation for African countries in multilateral institutions, particularly the United Nations.The 2025 Antalya Diplomacy Forum, running from April 11 to 13, was officially opened by Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who echoed similar concerns and called for more inclusive international cooperation and sustainable development strategies.On the sidelines of the summit, Mr. Haimbe was expected to hold bilateral talks with key institutions, including Turkish Aerospace, to explore avenues for boosting Zambia's defense and aviation capabilities, and with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) to expand development cooperation.

Zambia's 61st Independence Anniversary Celebrated in Ankara

December 11, 2025 | Embassy News

Zambia’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Lt. Gen. Dr. William Maipambe Sikazwe (Rtd.), has reaffirmed Zambia’s unwavering commitment to peace, unity, and inclusive development as the nation celebrates 61 years of independence. He noted that Zambia’s long-standing stability continues to anchor its socio-economic progress and strengthen its international partnerships....

Envoy Appeals for Strong Partnerships to Step up Africa’s Industrialisation

October 17, 2025 | Blog Tag

ZAMBIA has called for stronger, action-oriented partnerships between Africa and its international allies to accelerate the continent’s industrialisation, value addition and sustainable development....

Ambassador Sikazwe Meets ULUSKON President to Strengthen Zambia–Türkiye Economic Cooperation

October 8, 2025 | News in Zambia

Zambia's Ambassador to Türkiye, Lt. Gen. Dr. William Maipambe Sikazwe (Rtd.), paid a courtesy call on Prof. Nezaket Emine Atasoy, President of the International Investment and Business Confederation (ULUSKON), at the organisation’s headquarters in Ankara....

"Zambia's participation in this forum reflects our deliberate commitment to building strong, mutually beneficial partnerships aligned with our national development goals," Mr. Haimbe said.

He said the country aimed to attract strategic investment, promote innovation, and build sustainable partnerships that would create opportunities for Zambians.

Zambia's active presence at the ADF signals a renewed diplomatic thrust to deepen bilateral ties, attract foreign direct investment, and position the country as a reliable and forward-looking partner on the global stage.

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