ZAMBIA SIGNS MOU WITH CHINESE AFRICAN ORIGINS CONSORTIUM TO EXPLORE SUSTAINABLE RURAL REVITALIZATION

 


 

The Government of the Republic of Zambia and the Chinese African Origins Consortium have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance China-Africa cooperation and jointly explore a sustainable path for rural revitalization in Zambia.

This MOU is based on China’s successful rural revitalization experience, characterized by “thriving industries, eco-friendly living environments, social etiquette and civility, effective governance, and prosperous livelihoods,” and adapted to Zambia’s local resource endowments and cultural characteristics.

It seeks to develop an integrated rural revitalization demonstration project that combines leisure farming experiences, cultural tourism, and agricultural modernization—directly advancing the Presidential vision of transforming the country’s agricultural sector through expanded irrigated production.

Speaking during the signing ceremony held simultaneously at the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Beijing, China, and Cabinet Office in Lusaka, Zambia, Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet Finance and Economic Development, Mr. Siazongo Siakalenge was represented by Mr. Bernad Kamphasa.

He stated that Government looks forward to the development and implementation of the agreements that will actualize the projects embedded in the MOU, emphasizing that these initiatives align with the Eighth National Development Plan and the President’s vision of transforming Zambia’s economy through sustainable agriculture and rural development.

Meanwhile, Zambia’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China Mr. Ivan Zyuulu underscored that the signing of this MOU marked an important milestone.

He called for the development of a comprehensive project implementation plan, identification of suitable implementation sites, and conduction of  feasibility studies as soon as possible to ensure successful implementation of the project.

Also present at the signing ceremony was Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Permanent Secretary, Dr. Max Choombe, Ministry of Green Economy and Environment Permanent Secretary Dr. Douty Chibamba, Ms. Winza Mwauluka Chief Specialist-Projects at State House, Mr Dingiswayo Banda, Director Finance and Economic Development and other senior government officials.

This is according to a statement issued by Catherine Kashoti, Second Secretary Communications at the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Beijing China.

 

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