Government says it remains steadfast to strengthenning bilateral relations between Zambia and China that was first coined by the first Republican President Kenneth Kaunda.
Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Christopher Yaluma says over the years the relationship between the two countries have been in tandem with the fundamental principles of mutual trust and respect.
Emphasizing China’s continued friendhip with Zambia, Mr Yaluma said the vast Asian nation is an important and an all weather friend that has invested tremendously in various sectors, “ such health, infrastructure development, energy, communication, trade and education among other investments.’
“ The construction of Levy Mwanawasa Hospital, National Heroes and Levy Mwanawasa stadia as among the most recent notable projects, “ he said.
Mr. Yaluma said this last evening during the reception marking the assumption of duty for Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Li Jie at the Chinese Embassy.
“Other notable ongoing projects include the Kenneth Kaunda international airport, Kafue George Lower and the expansion of Levy Mwanawasa Hospital. These projects have greatly contributed to Zambia’s development agenda and have immensely improved the wellbeing of the Zambian people,” said Mr. Yaluma.
Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Li Jie said Chinese enterprises have created 50,000 job opportunities and transferred practical skills to thousands of local workers in various fields.
Ambassador Li stressed that the pragmatic cooperation has stood out as the new highlight in the bilateral relations between the two countries.
He expressed optimism that the forth coming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit that will be held in Beijing in September that will be attended by President Lungu will further deepen mutually beneficial cooperation.
Of the 50 000 jobs created by the Chinese companies are they long team or short team and the jobs are they just of helpers as we know or what? The government needs to get involved in these so called creation of jobs. These are just numbers ,when you look at the kind of jobs they talk about it’s really a shame. Once one works for a Chinese they just get jobs that won’t see them through the month end. The problem which is there is too much slavery in these so called jobs and the government shouldn’t just look at numbers but get involved in monitoring. The area MPs must interact with the Zambian workers and hear for themselves . We can’t keep on blaming the president when the Mps are sleeping .
Mr. Yaluma, forget about cheap embroidery, can you please answer following questions:
1. How many work/residence permits have been issued to Chinese nationals to create 50,000 jobs for Zambians?
2. How much GRZ has borrowed from “friendly” PRC Government and at what interest rate?
3. Any chance of You or GRZ waking up and updating statutory provisions in respect of WTO Marrakesh Declaration (TRIM’S, TRIP’S and Agreement on Implementation of Article VII)?
4. Instead of eliminating “red tape”, your Ministry has embarked in “statutory extortion” with huge fees charged by myriad of “statutory bodies”. Attempting to balance books for servicing loans?
5. How many of US$ 70 Billoion MOU signed by ZDA from 2011 to date have resulted in actual investments?
This is a daft man its laughable that he still holds a govt position…
Laughing gas disease is Haback! Let’s make them Hangry! Go Mr. Yaluma! They will foam at the mouth because of the MAD COW DISEASE.