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UN, Zambia Commit to Deeper Cooperation
Outgoing United Nations –UN- Resident Coordinator BEATRICE MUTALI says President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA’s...
By Wilson Mulinda
Outgoing United Nations –UN- Resident Coordinator BEATRICE MUTALI says President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA’s new mandate will result in a stronger and more resilient economy.
Ms. MUTALI has expressed confidence that President HICHILEMA will deliver success for the people of Zambia and has wished him and his government success.
Ms. MUTALI said this at State House today when she paid a farewell courtesy call on President HICHILEMA.
She also praised President HICHILEMA for his continued push for greater African cooperation and his call for African countries to trade with one another before looking beyond the continent.
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Ms. MUTALI said she will continue to admire the resilience of Zambians during disasters such as the cholera outbreak and drought, as well as their belief in the country’s leadership to overcome the challenges.
She said the challenges came amid debt restructuring negotiations, but President HICHILEMA and his administration managed to navigate the crises.
And President HICHILEMA said Zambia remains committed to deepening cooperation with African countries through investment and other areas of collaboration.
President HICHILEMA said the Grow Zambia Agenda will be advanced through country-to-country and business-to-business collaborations, among other initiatives.
He also expressed gratitude to the UN for its support to Zambia during disasters, including the cholera outbreak and drought.
President HICHILEMA said his administration also appreciates the UN’s support during Zambia’s debt restructuring process, which culminated in successful negotiations.
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