IRAN Zambia have decided to resume diplomatic ties, broken off in 1993, at ambassador level. “The Islamic republic of Iran, in line with its policies to promote ties with world countries, especially the third world and African nations, is intending to resume ties with Zambia,” the foreign ministry said. Zambia severed ties with Iran and Iraq on March 11, 1993, accusing them of aiding the former ruling Zambian opposition United National Independence Party (UNIP) in a plot to overthrow President Frederick Chiluba. – AFP
Thursday 19, 2001