On 24 December 2025, Ambassador Han Jing met with Dr. Fredrick Mutesa, Secretary-General of Zambia-China Friendship Association (ZCFA). They exchanged views on the work of 2025 and cooperation plans for 2026.

Ambassador Han expressed appreciation for ZCFA’s work over the past year and gratitude for ZFCA’s close collaboration with the Embassy, including in ensuring the success of Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s official visit to Zambia and other events. He emphasized that China and Zambia have extensive consensus in multiple fields, and the cooperation between the two countries are based on mutual respect without any political strings attached. He hoped that ZCFA will continue to function as a bridge of China-Zambia friendship and work to deepen substantive cooperation between China and Zambia.

Dr. Mutesa stated that under the strategic guidance of the heads of state of China and Zambia, the bilateral relations have grown substantially, and China is playing an increasingly important role in the development of Zambia. He commended China for always upholding real multilateralism and sharing development opportunities with Zambia. ZCFA will continue to play an active role in 2026, strive to enhance mutual understanding between the two peoples, and contribute to enhanced cooperation in various fields.