President Hakainde Hichilema says China is enjoying cordial bilateral diplomatic relationship under his administration than any government before.
Speaking when he officiated at 60 years of China – Zambia bilateral diplomatic relationship celebration held at TAZARA Memorial Park, Silverest, in Chongwe district today, Dr. Hichilema indicated that, China and Zambia is enjoying warm bilateral diplomatic relationship under his administration.
Dr. Hichilema disclosed like former late first Republican President Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, his government supports one China policy and believes in China shared future philosophy.He indicated that the New Dawn government takes one China policy seriously and thanked China for it’s waivering support in various economic development areas.
His Excellency President Dr.Hichilema said that the China – Zambia corporation must live to benefit, both, the people of Zambia and China respectively.The Head of state indicated that the recent diplomatic tours made to China , have resulted into corporation which covers many areas like Education, Energy, Agriculture and new technology which currently were very important for country,s economic development.
He disclosed that the visit to Research Technology Institute where 20 tonnes of cotton can be produced per hecter and other strategic areas in China, will emmersly benefit Zambia in cotton industry.
His Excellency further thanked China for quality workmanship on the dual carriage way tarmac road on the great north road.
The President ,however, revealed that the Mulungushi textile manufacturing industry will soon come to life as new machinery to replace old ones were taken to Kabwe last week.
And the Head of state revealed that Tanzania has given Zambia 20 hectres of land for a sea port.