PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ARRIVES BACK HOME

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PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ARRIVES BACK HOME

September 16, 2023

President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has arrived back home from the People’s Republic of China where he undertook a State Visit at the invitation of His Excellency Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.

The President’s visit was significant as it aimed at reinforcing the excellent long-standing bilateral relations and cooperation between Zambia and China.

It also built on the previously held key discussions between the two leaders, with the recent engagement having occurred during the China – Africa Roundtable on the margins of the BRICS Summit in South Africa.

This visit created an opportunity for various Zambian sectors to meet with their Chinese counterparts and deepen cooperation in trade and investment.

During the visit, President Hichilema held bilateral talks with President Xi Jinping premised on areas of mutual interest at bilateral and multilateral levels, including Chinese investments in key sectors of the Zambian economy such as energy, infrastructure, mining and manufacturing, among others.

President Hichilema and President Xi Jinping witnessed the signing of Bilateral Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding in various areas including economic cooperation and investment, which will set the foundation for practical results.

The President held meetings with key policy makers including the Chinese Premier, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, and the respective Leaderships of Shenzhen City, Jiangxi Province and Fujian Province.

The programme included investment and tourism promotion fora in Jiangxi Province and Beijing where captains of industry from Zambia were in attendance.

In addition, President Hichilema undertook a tour of a poverty reduction village which showcases China’s success in transforming villages into towns and cities with access to all the necessary amenities.

President Hichilema’s visit provided a platform to strengthen the existing bilateral relations between Zambia and China, and created avenues to explore valuable partnerships and investment opportunities for mutual benefit.

Through the President’s high level engagements, Zambia is expected to benefit from China’s experience in development and management of economic zones and the transformation of ordinary towns and villages into economically viable cities.

President Hichilema’s visit to the People’s Republic of China enhances the all-weather friendship between the two countries and yield tangible results for improved livelihoods of the Zambian people.

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