Zambia Govt Will Be Cautious Before Signing Migration Protocols – Minister - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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November 8, 2019
The Zambian government said that it will have totake precautions before signing any protocols and treaties on migration.
Minister of Home Affairs, Stephen Kampyongo, saidZambia will consult widely on protocols and treaties that have a capacity toundermine the country’s security and sovereignty.
The minister said Zambia stands by the SouthernAfrican Development Community SADC regional bock’s position that threats tosecurity and sovereignty of any country should be considered when signing suchprotocols.
According to a release, the Zambian minister wasspeaking at a Ministerial Session for the 3rd Specialised Technical Committeemeeting on Migration, Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons in Ethiopia.
He said that issues related to migration affectZambia directly as it was landlocked and mechanisms, especially on securityhave to be guaranteed before such protocols could be signed.