GOVT SEEKS SOLUTIONS TO CHINESE INFRASTRUCTURE DEBT

BY REUBEN CHOMBA

Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Minister, CHARLES MILUPI says the UPND Administration will engage the Chinese government to find an amicable solution to the infrastructure debt inherited from the PF government.

Mr. MILUPI says currently, government is struggling with a huge infrastructure debt, in which a major component is owed to Chinese financers and contractors.

The Minister says government is looking forward to effectively engaging the Chinese on a win-win solution to infrastructure debt problem.

Mr. MILUPI was speaking during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Zambia LI JIE in Lusaka today.

And Mr. MILUPI said the new dawn administration under President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA remains committed to strengthening the bilateral relations with China.

He however explained that Zambia has benefited immensely from the generosity and friendship of the Chinese people hence the need to strengthen the relationship.

Meanwhile, Mr. LI said Zambia remains one of China’s investment destinations in Africa.

Mr. LI further said his government will continue to work with the Zambian government to enhance social and economic development of the country.

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