Ambassador V. J. Mwaanga

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

The Overseas Press Club presents James Pinkney, sitting in for Seymour N. Siegel, moderating a panel of journalists who interview Ambassador Vernon Johnson Mwaanga, Permanent Representative of Zambia to the United Nations.

The panel includes:

Ed Edwin, political writer
Marguerite Cartwright, _Pittsburgh Courier_
Peter McEvoy, political writer

Ambassador Mwaanga says his young nation fully recognizes Biafra. He then describes Zambia's location, ethnic makeup, and economy, as well as its relations with Tanzania and the thorny issue of population explosion. Mr. Mwaanga affirms that most of the United States' promises to his country have been honored, and thinks that a major role for the United Nations has been in helping nations become independent. Ambassador Mwaanga thinks that part of today's worldwide anti-establishment violence can be traced to discontent with the pace of development. He is concerned with the visit of South Africa's delegation to Malawi but believes China should be admitted to the United Nations without having to beg. Mr. Mwaanga lists progress in education for all sexes as one of his country's proudest accomplishments.

Produced by Sylvia [Sirota] Taylor and directed by John Baird.

Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection

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