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China calls for further strong ties with Zambia

China calls for further strong ties with Zambia
November 23, 2008

China has called for further strong social-economic ties with Zambia. The vast Asian country’s Communist Party leader Liu Qi has called for strong working relations between the two countries.

Mr. Qi said there was need for the Chinese people of continue coming to Zambia in future especially in the tourist capital, Livingstone in particular to promote the trade links that exists between the two nations.

He said this Sunday when he paid a courtesy call at Senior Chief Mukuni of Kazungula district at his private zoo.

Mr. Qi stressed the need for the two countries to continue working tirelessly in improving the welfare of their people.

And Southern Province Minister Daniel Munkombwe in his welcoming remarks to the Communist Party leader and his delegation emphasized the need for the Chinese government to help market Zambia as a best destination for investment.

Earlier in the morning, the Communist leader and his delegation that were in a company of Southern Province Minister Daniel Munkombwe, Livingstone Member of Parliament Sakwiba Sikota and other senior
government officials visited the Victoria falls for site viewing.

Mr. Qi who arrived in Livingstone last evening left the country around 11:00 hours Sunday morning at Livingstone International Airport and was seen off by the Provincial Minister Daniel Munkombwe, area
Member of Parliament Sakwiba Sikota, Livingstone Mayor Grace shafiki and other senior government officials.

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