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{{Infobox bilateral relations|Spain–Zambia|Spain|Zambia}} |
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'''Spain–Zambia relations''' are the bilateral and [[diplomatic relations]] between these two countries. [[Zambia]] does not have an embassy in [[Madrid]] but has an honorary consulate general, Mr Ramon Diaz de Bustamante<ref>[http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/es/ServiciosAlCiudadano/SiViajasAlExtranjero/Documents/2ALISTA.pdf List of foreign embassies in Spain] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006160837/http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/es/ServiciosAlCiudadano/SiViajasAlExtranjero/Documents/2ALISTA.pdf}}.</ref> and its embassy in Paris is accredited for Spain.<ref>[http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/es/ServiciosAlCiudadano/SiViajasAlExtranjero/Documents/2ACONS.pdf List of foreign consulates in Spain] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402103942/http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/es/ServiciosAlCiudadano/SiViajasAlExtranjero/Documents/2ACONS.pdf}}</ref> Spain does not have an embassy in [[Zambia]], but its embassy in [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] is accredited to this country and an honorary consulate in [[Lusaka]].<ref>[http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Documents/FichasPais/ZAMBIA_FICHA%20PAIS.pdf Ficha de Zambia] Office of Diplomatic Information. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. Section: Spanish Representation Data.</ref> |
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== Diplomatic relations == |
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Relations with Spain are considered cordial but, since they do not have a bilateral cooperation program and do not have a resident Embassy, relations are limited and are mainly framed in the context of relations with the EU of the Cotonou Agreement with the Dialogue Political Art. 8 and the cooperation program of the XI FED, of which Spain is the 5th contributor.<ref name=diplo>[http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Documents/FichasPais/ZAMBIA_FICHA%20PAIS.pdf Ficha de Zambia] Office of Diplomatic Information. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. Section: Diplomatic relations.</ref> |
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The appointment of an Ambassador (after three years with a Business Manager) who presented her credentials to President Lungu on the past 17 September 2015 and the meetings held on that occasion with several Ministers and other authorities, undoubtedly contribute to the relaunch of bilateral relations and to improve the visibility and presence of Spain in this country.<ref name=diplo /> |
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== Economic relations == |
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With regard to 2015, Spanish exports to Zambia increased by 63.15% while imports increased 163.85% compared to 2014. Exports rose to about 15 million euros, and imports to 9 million euros.<ref name=eco>[http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Documents/FichasPais/ZAMBIA_FICHA%20PAIS.pdf Ficha de Zambia] Office of Diplomatic Information. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. Section: Economic relations.</ref> |
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The classification of Zambia in terms of bilateral trade with Spain in 2013 refers to the following: as a customer it was in position 149 (in 2012, 150) and as a supplier in position 128 (in 2012, 129).<ref name=eco /> |
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== Cooperation == |
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Spain committed to the development of the African country through United Nations and the European Development Fund of the European Union of which Spain is the fifth contributor.<ref name=coop>[http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Documents/FichasPais/ZAMBIA_FICHA%20PAIS.pdf Ficha de Zambia] Office of Diplomatic Information. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. Section: Cooperation.</ref> |
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The work of the Spanish missionaries focuses on Zambia in the health field. A large number of Spanish missionaries have been carrying out a task of strengthening and training health personnel in hospitals for decades outside the capital.<ref name=coop /> |
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== References == |
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{{Foreign relations of Spain|Zambia}} |
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{{Foreign relations of Zambia|Spain}} |
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