Melo News | Friday, April 5, 2024 | Lusaka
The Russian Ambassador to Zambia, H.E Dr. Azim Yarakhmedov, had a meeting with the leaders of the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) at the Russian Embassy. Dr. Yarakhmedov, who is also the Russian Special Representative to COMESA, engaged in discussions with the UKA leaders regarding various important political, governance, and economic matters that are currently affecting the country. Additionally, the meeting delved into the geopolitical issues in Europe and how they are impacting Zambia and the surrounding region.
The UKA leadership was well-represented during the meeting, with Presidents Sakwiba Sikota SC, ULP, Mr. Jackson Silavwe GPZ, Mr. Harry Kalaba CF, Ms. Chishala Kateka NHP, Ms. Saboi Imboela NDC, and Dr. Danny Pule, CDP, all in attendance. These prominent figures from the UKA actively participated in the discussions, sharing their insights and perspectives on the prevailing issues.
Accompanying H.E Dr. Yarakhmedov were Mr. Sergey Popov, Minister-Counsellor, Mr. Grigory Makarov, Counsellor, and Ms. Natalia Tereshenko from the Russian Embassy. The presence of these individuals added depth and expertise to the meeting. The atmosphere of the gathering was characterized by both openness and friendliness, as the participants engaged in candid and cordial conversations.
The United Kwacha Alliance-UKA, through its Chairperson of Communications, Jackson Silavwe, issued a statement regarding the meeting. This statement serves as an official communication to inform the public about the productive discussions that took place between the UKA leaders and the Russian Ambassador, emphasizing the importance of addressing the key issues affecting the country and the region as a whole.
