The Zambian Government has started the process of constructing a new Chancery and staff apartments in Addis Abba, Ethiopia.

This follows the signing of an agreement between the Zambian Government and Sileshi Consult, an Ethiopian firm.

By the Ethiopian Law, consulting activities for any construction in the country should only be done by an Ethiopian company.

Suleshi Consult will be responsible for designing and supervising the construction of the Chancery and apartments.

The Current chancery in Addis Ababa had been used by the Zambian diplomats since 1965 until last year when it was certified unfit for human habitation by both the Zambian and Ethiopian governments.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Susan Sikaneta says the policy by Government to authorise financing for the construction of properties in Zambian Missions abroad will see government save funds that are spent on rented office spaces and accommodation for diplomats.

Ms. Sikaneta said the policy had come at the right time when Zambia needed to save funds for equally pressing national issues.

She expressed optimism that the Ethiopia Firm, Sileshi consulting, that was selected by government after a competitive bidding process would quickly move on site and commerce works And Sileshi Consult Deputy Director Desta Sileshi thanked the Zambian government for awarding the firm the contract.

He said his firm would ensure that they deliver professional and quality works within the stipulated time.

This is contained in a statement issued to Money FM News by Zambia Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia First Secretary-Press and Tourism Inutu Mwanza.

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