Morocco's FM Receives Zambian President's Special Envoy Bearer of Message to HM the King

4/13/2026

Zambia reiterates unwavering support to the Kingdom of Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Moroccan Sahara.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita received on Friday in Rabat Leslie Mbula, Special Envoy of President of the Republic of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema, bearing a message to His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

In a statement to the press following the meeting, Mbula praised excellent bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Zambia, as well as the cordial and mutually beneficial ties between the two countries, based on shared values of peace and solidarity.

He also highlighted the stability, prosperity, and remarkable socio-economic transformations Morocco is undergoing under the visionary Leadership of His Majesty the King.

"Zambia highly commends Morocco’s impressive development trajectory, particularly under the New Development Model and the Industrial Acceleration Plan, which have firmly positioned the Kingdom as a continental leader in the automotive and aeronautics sectors," Mbula stated.

The special envoy further reiterated his country’s firm commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including digital transformation, youth empowerment, and innovation.

Regarding the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, Mbula stated that Zambia reiterates its unwavering support to the Kingdom of Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Moroccan Sahara.

On the subject of sports development, he commended Morocco’s achievements in this area, highlighting the Kingdom’s world-class infrastructure, which further strengthens the Kingdom's globlal standing.