And new Mexican Ambassador to Zambia, Luis Cabrera, has said his country admired Zambia's role in the political liberation of the southern African region.
Dr Mwanawasa said the common membership in various international organisations shared by Zambia and Mexico should be used to augment the two countries' cooperation in agriculture, hydroelectric energy and other sectors.
The president said this in Lusaka at State House yesterday when he received letters of credence from Mr Cabrera.
He said that Mexico and Zambia should fully utilise their common membership in various organisations to foster cooperation and development.
He said the two nations should cooperate on matters of agriculture, energy, forestry, manufacturing and mining and ensure their two peoples benefited from the flourishing friendship.
"Relations between Zambia and Mexico are cordial and have the potential to grow stronger, particularly in a number of sectors including those of agriculture, hydroelectric energy, forestry, manufacturing and mining.
"It is our desire to open new avenues of interaction in these sectors to boost our bilateral cooperation," Dr Mwanawasa said.
He said the two countries were members of common international organisations like the United Nations, the Group of 77 (G77) and the Non Aligned Movement (NAM) and therefore they should capitalise on the situation to further cement the relations.
Dr Mwanawasa said Zambia recognised that Mexico was an ardent advocate of the peaceful resolution of international disputes.
"In this regard, your country has contributed significantly to peace in central America. We are equally aware of Mexico's unwavering commitment to the principles and objectives of the UN Charter," he said.
He said the country's positive role in the UN, particularly in the fields of peacekeeping, disarmament, development, human rights and the environment was significant.
He said it was Government's desire to work closely with Mexico.
"May I conclude by reiterating Zambia's desire to further strengthen the relations that currently exist between Zambia and Mexico for the mutual benefit of our two countries and peoples," Dr Mwanawasa said.
Presenting the letters of credence to Dr Mwanawasa, Mr Cabrera said that Mexico had always admired and respected Zambia's role in supporting the liberation of its neighbours and the entire southern Africa.
He said Zambia had now mounted the struggle for social and economic development as well as the promotion of peace and justice within the country and beyond.
Mr Cabrera said the country's valuable support was currently reflected through the cherished leadership of President Mwanawasa as Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairperson.
He conveyed President Felipe Calderon's warmest wishes to Dr Mwanawasa and the people of Zambia.
"President Calderon is especially interested in a stronger Mexican presence in Africa and to do so we need to consolidate the foundation for the development of joint initiatives on a great variety of bilateral and international matters.
"We both have similar aspirations of progress and social justice for our respective people. As Zambia, Mexico participates actively in the process of globalisation that is rapidly transforming the reality of our current world," he said.
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