From Mathews Mudenda in Tehran,
Iran
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| Vice President Guy Scott |
Vice
President Guy Scott has arrived in the Iranian capital Tehran for the two day
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) 16th summit of heads of state and
government which opens this morning.
ZANIS staffer Mathews Mudenda
reports from Tehran that Dr. Scott arrived this morning at 01:15 hours Iranian
time, which is 22:45 hours Zambian time, aboard a British Midlands
International commercial flight.
He was received at Imam Khomeini
International Airport by officials from the Iranian government.
And speaking to journalists upon
arrival, Dr. Scott said Zambia was proud of her contribution and achievements
in helping other NAM member countries in the southern African region to attain
their independence.
Dr. Scott said during the
liberation struggle of many Southern African countries, Zambia hosted armies of
liberation movements from countries such as South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique
and Namibia.
He explained that during this
period, Zambia had made its position clear that it would not align itself with
the West or the East.
Dr. Scott said this was important
in the promotion of self determination which he said these countries were now
enjoying.
He however said the challenges
which NAM members are facing have changed from those that daunted the founding
fathers of the movement.
The Vice President noted that NAM
was beset with complex challenges which called for concerted efforts for
solutions.
He also disclosed that during the
two-day summit, Zambia will be given an opportunity to share her thoughts on
various global issues.
Various dignitaries including
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon are expected to attend the official
opening of the summit which will be held under the theme: ‘Lasting peace
through joint Global Governance.’
ZANIS
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