Wednesday October 29, 2014 Statement by the President on the Passing of Zambian President Michael Chilufya Sata

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive for a reception to honor recipients of the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

THE WHITE HOUSE

Michael Sata with Given Lubinda and Christine Kaseba-Sata

Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 29, 2014

 On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I send our condolences to First Lady Dr. Christine Kaseba-Sata and family, as well as the people of Zambia, for the loss of President Michael Chilufya Sata.  The United States remains committed to our enduring friendship and partnership with Zambia, and strongly supports a peaceful constitutional transition of power as the country moves forward during this time of sorrow.  [blockquote style=”1″][/blockquote]