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(LUSAKATIMES) Zambia: KK hails Zambia, China bilateral ties

Zambia: KK hails Zambia, China bilateral ties
July 26, 2010, 18:06

First Republican president Dr Kenneth Kaunda has hailed bilateral ties that exist between Zambia and China dating back to independence days. Dr Kaunda said Zambia has continued to enjoy cordial relations with the Peoples’ Republic of China since independence.

The First Republican president was speaking when a visiting Chinese delegation led by that country’s State Councillor Dai Bingguo called on him at his Kabulonga office in Lusaka today. Dr Kaunda said the visit by the Chinese delegation is testimony of the existing bilateral relations that have been enhanced.

He noted that China stood by the people of the African continent during the struggle for independence and assisted Africans to overcome the era of colonialism and apartheid in South Africa.

The first Republican President said Africa was looking forward to more cooperation with the Chinese government in matters of trade and investment for the continent to attain sustainable economic development.

Dr Kaunda reiterated that in this cooperation, there was need for Africa to be assisted to develop its capacity for value addition.

He added that such development could be helpful for African economies to attain reasonable growth.

He urged the Chinese delegation to continue to build on the warm and cordial relations for mutual benefit.

Dr Kaunda also expressed gratitude to the Chinese government for coming to Zambia and wished the delegation successful deliberations with government and the business community.

The Visiting Chinese delegation led by State Councillor Dai Bingguo is in the country for a two days tour.

ZANIS

Labels: CHINA, KENNETH KAUNDA

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