President Trump Meets With Zambian Ambassador

US President Donald Trump met with Zambian Ambassador Lazarous Kapambwe at the White House on Tuesday, where the President reiterated the United States’ support for Zambia in the fight against Covid-19.

During their meeting, Ambassador Kapambwe briefed President Trump on Zambia’s progress in dealing the the pandemic and thanked the president for his country’s support.

“Among other things we discussed, President Trump assured me of continued cooperation with Zambia in the fight against COVID-19. He reiterated the United States support in fighting this pandemic,” the ambassador said. 

Washington and Lusaka have enjoyed a longstanding friendly relationship, dating back to Zambia’s independence in 1964. 

The country’s founding leader, Kenneth Kaunda, found the United States to be a genuine ally to his newly formed nation and the two countries have enjoyed a stable partnership ever since. 

At the time of reporting on Wednesday morning, Zambia has suffered 3, 386 cases of coronavirus, including 109 deaths. 

Health Minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya has warned that Zambia could face up to 1,000 deaths from coronavirus a day unless immediate action is taken.