Mozambique congratulates Zambia for peaceful election

The Mozambican government has congratulated the people of Zambia for conducting peaceful elections that resulted in the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema. Mozambique’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Victor Domingos Canhemba Jr, says that the…

The Mozambican government has congratulated the people of Zambia for conducting peaceful elections that resulted in the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema.

Mozambique’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Victor Domingos Canhemba Jr, says that the re-election of President Hichilema presents an opportunity to enhance the defense and security relations currently prevailing between Zambia and Mozambique.

Speaking during the official opening of the Senior Officials Meeting of the 14th Mozambique-Zambia Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security in Maputo, Mozambique, this morning, Mr Canhemba Jr, expressed hope that the re-election of President Hichilema will help the two nations continue working together to maintain regional stability.

Mr Canhemba Jr, who is chairing the Senior Officials Meeting, commended Zambians for conducting peaceful elections.

Meanwhile, Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Commander Lieutenant General Oscar Nyoni has called for enhanced efforts to combat transnational crime between the two countries.

 Lt. Gen. Nyoni, who serves as Co-Chairman of the Senior Officials Meeting, cautioned that unaddressed security challenges could jeopardize peace.

The ZAF Commander called for strengthened coordination between Zambia and Mozambique.

The Zambia Air Force Commander is leading the Zambian delegation to the meeting.

Prominent members of the delegation include Zambia’s Ambassador to Mozambique, Derrick Livune; Ministry of Defence Director of Research, Planning, and Projects, Ireen Habasimbi; Zambia Correctional Service Deputy Commissioner General, Bwalya Kuyomba; and Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security Director of Research and Planning, Goodson Sinyenga.

This is contained in a statement issued to the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) in Lusaka today, by Ministry of Defense Principle Public Relations Officer, Paul Shalala.