Hichilema, wife arrive China; President speaks on economic diplomacy

President Hakainde Hichilema and wife Mutinta have arrived in China where he has been invited by Xi Jinping.

Making an announcement on his official media platform, Hichilema said he would undertake investment and tourism promotion.

This, he said, was aimed at showcasing the country’s beauty and available opportunities for joint public ventures between Zambia and China.

“As Chief Marketing Officer, we will use this opportunity to find market for our Zambian products. Let’s get ready to exploit the opportunities being created,” he said.

The President is scheduled to visit and interact with key economic players in various economic players in various sectors such as energy, infrastructure, mining and manufacturing, among others.

“This is part of our continued economic diplomacy. This time, to deepen cooperation between our government and that of the People’s Republic of China in trade and investment,” he said.

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