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Foreign Secretary's statement on the death of former President of Zambia Kenneth Kaunda

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has extended the UK's condolences following the death of former President of Zambia Kenneth Kaunda.

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:

皇冠体育app UK government extends its sincere condolences to the people of the Republic of Zambia on the death of former President Kenneth Kaunda.

Dr Kaunda was the defining figure in Zambia鈥檚 independence movement and laid the successful foundations of your nation, through his leadership, vision, and famous mantra 鈥極ne Zambia One Nation鈥�.

He was greatly admired too as a staunch activist against apartheid and a campaigner to address HIV/AIDS.

Our thoughts are with his family and the people of Zambia at this time of mourning.

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Published 17 June 2021