Outgoing U.S Ambassador to Zambia Mark Storella says his country will not condition its aid to Zambia on the basis of failure to recognize gay right.
This is contrary to the earlier position the US government had announced that it would in future consider tying its aid to the respect for gay rights.
Mr. Storella has further told Qfm in an interview that his country’s aid to Zambia has actually increased to more than four hundred million U.S dollars in assistance per year, despite the refusal by the Zambian government to recognize gay rights.
Mr. Storella adds that his country will continue supporting Zambia’s democracy and human rights.