Costa Rica seeks stronger ties with Zambia as President Robles accepts Ambassador Kanyama’s credentials

Costa Rican President, Rodrigo Chaves Robles, has called for enhanced cooperation with Zambia to foster mutual benefits between the two nations.

President Robles made the appeal when he accepted Letters of Credence from Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Chibamba Kanyama, accrediting him as Non-Resident Ambassador to Costa Rica, with residence in Washington, D.C.

According to a statement issued in Lusaka on Friday by Charles Tembo, First Secretary for Press and Public Relations at the Zambian Embassy in Washington, D.C., the Credentials Ceremony took place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Costa Rica’s State House in San José.

Speaking during the ceremony, President Robles, who was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Arnoldo André Tinoco, hailed Zambia as a promising investment destination.

“I am looking forward to meeting President Hakainde Hichilema at the Ocean Conference on June 9-13 in Nice, France, before the United Nations General Assembly in New York this year,” he said.

In his remarks, Kanyama emphasized the importance of bilateral engagements to promote economic growth and development through increased investment, cooperation, and collaboration.

“The Zambian Government notes Costa Rica’s leadership in environmental conservation and sustainability and the significant strides it has made in preserving natural resources and promoting sustainable development. Zambia is interested in learning from Costa Rica and sharing best practices on this global challenge,” he said.

Kanyama expressed optimism that the two countries would embark on a shared journey of discovery, collaboration, and development.

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