The Vatican
Has Praised Zambia For Its Progressive Resolve To Uphold Democracy And
Christian Values As Key Foundations Of The Nation-State.
Addressing
Lt.Col Bizwayo Nkunika After He Presented His Credentials As Ambassador
Extraordinary And Plenipotentiary To The Holy See, The Vatican Secretary Of
State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone Said The Pope Is Impressed With Zambia’s
Political Leaders’ Commitment To Upholding Values Of Democracy Over The Years.
Cardinal Bertone Says As Far As Politics Are Concerned, The Vatican
Is Happy With Zambia Especially In Respect Of The Peaceful Elections That Have
Taken Place Recently Adding That The Country Has Demonstrated Exemplary
Character Of Peace And Stability.
The
Cardinal Says The Vatican Is Aware Of Zambia’s Unique Position As A Christian
Nation And Encouraged Its Leaders And People To Continue Advancing The Values
Of Christianity.
The
Vatican Has Pledged To Continue Working With Zambia At The Diplomatic Level
Through Its Apostolic Nuncio In Lusaka.
He
Says The Vatican State’s Areas Of Focus In Its Cooperation With Zambia Include
Health, Education And Moral Spheres Among Others.
Lt. Col. Nkunika, Who Is Resident In London As
Zambia’s High Commissioner To The United Kingdom, Says It Was Great Honour And
Unique Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Present Credentials To The Pope And
Converse With Him.
The High Commissioner, Who Arrived In Rome,
Italy On December 10, Was Accompanied By His Wife Royce, Defence Advisor,
General Martin Mumbi, Press Secretary Amos Chanda, And Alick Banda, First
Secretary-Protocol At The Zambian Embassy In Rome.
The Delegation Later Paid A Courtesy Call On
Zambia’s Ambassador To Italy, Frank Mutubila Who Hosted Dinner For The
Visitors.
On December 11, The
Delegation Met The Vatican Secretary For Relations With States, Archibishop Dominique Mamberti, Archbishop Giovanni
Angelo Becciu And The Pope’s Chief Of Protocol, Monsignor Jose Avelino.
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