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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>CHIEF Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda has defended the decision of US Vice-President Kamala Harris not to meet with former Zambian president Edgar Lungu during her recent visit to the country. Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday, Kasanda said it was not a blunder for Harris to have skipped Lungu, as the former president was still in active politics.<\/p>\n

Kasanda noted that Lungu\u2019s own political party had declared that he was still involved in politics, and therefore, it would not have been appropriate for the US Vice-President to meet with him. She also pointed out that if Harris had met with Lungu, it would have set a precedent for other self-proclaimed presidents to expect similar treatment.<\/p>\n

\u201cFormer president Lungu is still in active politics, and his own party has declared that he is still in active politics. So if we had Kamala Harris visit the former president, that means we should have opened it up to every other person who calls themselves president,\u201d Kasanda said.<\/p>\n

Kasanda also suggested that Harris could have met with opposition leaders like Sean Tembo and Chilufya Tayali, who had previously met with Lungu. She said such a move would have demonstrated Harris\u2019 willingness to engage with all political actors in Zambia.<\/p>\n

Harris visited Zambia on Monday, as part of her four-nation tour of Africa. During her visit, she met with President Hakainde Hichilema and other government officials to discuss issues of mutual concern, including democracy, human rights, and economic development.<\/p>\n

Hichilema\u2019s election victory last August, which saw him defeat Lungu, was hailed as a major milestone for democracy in Zambia. His administration has pledged to promote accountability, transparency, and good governance, and to pursue policies that will help to alleviate poverty and reduce inequality.<\/p>\n

Harris praised Hichilema\u2019s government for its commitment to these goals, saying that the US was eager to partner with Zambia to promote democracy and prosperity in the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur two countries share a commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law,\u201d Harris said. \u201cWe look forward to partnering with Zambia to build a more prosperous and secure future for all our people.\u201d<\/p>\n

The US Vice-President also announced several new initiatives to support Zambia\u2019s development, including a $1 million grant to support small businesses and a $40 million investment in clean energy.<\/p>\n

Harris\u2019 visit to Zambia was part of a broader effort by the US to deepen its engagement with Africa. In addition to Zambia, she also visited South Africa, Botswana, and Kenya, where she met with leaders and discussed a range of issues, including trade, security, and climate change.<\/p>\n

Harris\u2019 visit was seen as a positive step in strengthening the US-Africa partnership and promoting shared values of democracy, human rights, and economic development. However, her decision not to meet with Lungu has raised questions about the US\u2019 approach to engaging with former leaders who are still active in politics.<\/p>\n

In response to the controversy surrounding Harris\u2019 decision not to meet with Lungu, some Zambian opposition leaders have criticized the US Vice-President for what they see as an attempt to interfere in the country\u2019s politics. Sean Tembo, leader of the Patriots for Economic Progress party, accused Harris of playing favorites and ignoring the voices of ordinary Zambians. Chilufya Tayali, leader of the Economic and Equity Party, said that Harris\u2019 visit had been a missed opportunity to engage with all political actors and promote inclusive dialogue. However, supporters of the Hichilema government have defended Harris\u2019 decision, saying that it was consistent with the administration\u2019s commitment to promoting democracy and good governance.<\/p>\n

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