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Zambia Seeks Faster TAZARA Progress
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called on China to increase and accelerate investments...
By Ruth Chayinda
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called on China to increase and accelerate investments in Zambia, particularly in strategic infrastructure and other key sectors of the economy.
President HICHILEMA has also urged the Chinese Government to speed up works on the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority –TAZARA- railway line and transport corridor.
He says there is need to accelerate work on the railway and investments along the corridor linking Zambia, Tanzania and the wider region.
President HICHILEMA says the Zambian and Tanzanian governments want to see works on the TAZARA railway line move faster, given its importance as a transport route that can support economic growth and regional trade.
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President HICHILEMA was speaking when China’s Special Envoy, XIAN HUI, paid a courtesy call on him at Community House today.
He said Zambia values its relationship with China and wants greater progress in implementing projects that can transform the economy and improve the movement of people and goods.
President HICHILEMA said continued Chinese investment and cooperation in strategic infrastructure and other economic sectors can support sustainable development and deliver benefits to citizens.
He said Zambia remains committed to working with China to attract investments that can unlock the country’s economic potential and strengthen regional integration.
Meanwhile, Ms. XIAN said China will continue supporting Zambia, noting that the relationship between the two countries has stood the test of time.
She said President HICHILEMA’s visits to China have helped deepen relations between the two countries, as demonstrated by the various projects being undertaken.
Ms. XIAN said Zambia and China share common values, including peace, stability, development and cooperation.
Source: Zambia24 — Read more
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