Zambia : Outgoing US Envoy’s Remarks Worry Government

Zambia regrets ‘undiplomatic’ remarks by outgoing US ambassador to Lusaka

'The assertions by the outgoing ambassador are deeply regrettable, undiplomatic and inconsistent with the spirit of mutual respect,' Foreign Ministry says

Zambia rejects US Ambassador's remarks as 'undiplomatic' and 'regrettable'

By Burnett Munthali The Zambian government has expressed strong displeasure over remarks made by outgoing United States Ambassador to Zambia, Michael Gonzales, describing his farewell statement as “und diplomatic”, “regrettable” and inconsistent with international diplomatic standards. The comments, made during a farewell reception on April 30, 2026, were deemed to have contravened the Vienna Convention […] The post Zambia rejects US Ambassador’…

Zambia : Outgoing US envoy’s remarks worry government

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, has expressed concern over the remarks made by the outgoing United States Ambassador to Zambia, Michael Gonzales, describing them as undiplomatic and contrary to established diplomatic norms. Mr Haimbe said Government takes serious exception to the Ambassador’s statements delivered during a farewell reception held on April […]

Gvt condemns outgoing US Ambassador’s remarks

The Government of Zambia has condemned the statements made by the outgoing U.S. Ambassador, H.E. Michael Gonzales, describing them as a breach of diplomatic protocol and a misrepresentation of Zambia’s position. Speaking during a press briefing, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hon. Mulambo Haimbe said the comments made by the outgoing U.S. Ambassador breach the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which oblig…

Zambia Clashes With Outgoing US Ambassador

Government condemns remarks by the outgoing US Ambassador as a breach of diplomatic conduct and misrepresentation of Zambia’s position. Violation of Vienna Convention (1961): Comments interfered in host country’s internal affairs and disregarded diplomatic norms. Lack of formal diplomatic communication – concerns were not raised through proper channels, showing disregard for established procedures. Zambia-US relationship based on mutual respe…