Embassy of the United States, Lusaka
LocationZambia Lusaka, Zambia
AddressEastern end of Kabulonga Road, Ibex Hill, Lusaka, Zambia
Coordinates15°25′16″S 28°22′5″E / 15.42111°S 28.36806°E / -15.42111; 28.36806
Websitehttps://zm.usembassy.gov

The Embassy of the United States in Lusaka is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Zambia. U.S. foreign policy goals in Zambia are focused on reducing poverty, supporting democratic governance, improving water and sanitation infrastructure, and combating the HIV/AIDS pandemic, which is widespread in Zambia.[1]

History

The U.S. recognized Zambia on its independence day, October 24, 1964, at which point the American consulate in Lusaka was raised to the status of an Embassy.[2]

In 2023, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Zambia to urge them to restructure their debt with China.[3] As of 2017, China owned $5.5 billion of Zambia's $17.3 billion debt, which was used to build infrastructure (roads, energy, railways, telecommunications) and two state-of-the-art international airports as part of the Belt and Road Initiative.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "U.S. Embassy Lusaka, Zambia". diplomacy.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. ↑ "A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Zambia". history.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Yellen urges Zambia debt restructuring after talks with China". Reuters. January 24, 2023.
  4. ↑ World Bank/African Development Bank (2018). "Infrastructure Financing Trends in Africa – 2017" (PDF). The Infrastructure Consortium for Africa.
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