On 27 December, Ambassador Han Jing attended the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Zambia(CCCZ) Annual Conference 2024 and Business Forum. Hon. Chipoka Mulenga, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Reuben Phiri, Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Peter Mumba, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Energy, Mr. Li Tie, Chairperson of CCCZ, and officials from relevant Zambian government departments, heads of Chinese businesses were present.
Ambassador Han Jing noted that the year 2024 has been a landmark year in the development of China-Zambia relations. The 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries was celebrated, and the business cooperation in terms of mining, electricity, transportation and agriculture has yielded remarkable achievements. This September, President Hakainde Hichilema visited to China, where he met with President Xi Jinping and jointly participated in the Beijing Summit of FOCAC, charting a clear course for China-Zambia cooperation in the years ahead. He emphasized that Chinese businesses are encouraged to uphold the positive images, thereby serve as a bridge of advancing understanding and friendship between two nations.
Minister Chipoka Mulenga said that Chinese businesses have continued to increase their investments in Zambia in recent years. They are making positive contributions to Zambia’s economic transformation, social development and improvement of people's livelihood. Zambia highly appreciates the Ten Partnership Actions proposed by President Xi Jinping at the Beijing Summit and is confident in the prospects of China-Zambia pragmatic cooperation. Zambia will create a good business environment to welcome Chinese businesses to expand investments.
During the panel discussion, Zambian senior officials communicated with Chinese businesses about the potential collaboration in regards to agriculture, mining and transportation. After the forum, Ambassador Han Jing and Zambian senior officials jointly granted CCCZ awards to relevant companies.