LUSAKA, ZAMBIA, Monday 6th October, 2025
The Czech Republic has praised Zambia for its efforts in maintaining peace and security across the world.
Newly appointed Czech Republic Ambassador to Zambia Jiri Kyrian says Zambia’s role in peacekeeping missions is well recognized across the world.
Ambassador Kyrian says Zambia deserves the credit as a peacemaker because it is a major contributor of troops to international efforts to finding lasting peace and security in war-torn countries.
Ambassador Kyrian said peace and security is now a national identity for Zambia as the country is now a global leader in that area.
He said over the years, Zambia has built on its founding President Dr. Kenneth Kaunda’s vision of good neighbourliness among countries.
The Czech Republic Ambassador to Zambia said this when he paid a courtesy call on Minister of Defence Hon. Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma, MP at his office in Lusaka this morning.
And Hon. Lufuma has appreciated the support and friendship which the Czech Republic shares with Zambia adding that relations have been growing especially in the area of defence.
The Minister of Defence said Zambia is engaging international partners like the Czech Republic to promote peace and security across the world.
He said Zambia is a reliable partner when it comes to contributing troops to peacekeeping missions under the African Union and the United Nations.
Issued by: Paul Shalala (Mr.)
Principal Public Relations Officer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE