Vice President George Kunda says the Indian Government has been very supportive to Zambia through technical assistance in various fields that have benefited the country.
Mr. Kunda said that India has been helpful to Zambia in many areas including the provision of flood relief and food aid, irrigation schemes for the development of small scale farms, scholarships and training in various fields among others.
He was happy to note that there are still many other opportunities that the Indian government has offered to participating African counties under the India-Africa partnership forum for Zambia to tap into.
The Vice President said this in Lusaka this evening at the Intercontinental Hotel during a dinner hosted in honour of visiting Indian Vice President Shri Hamid Ansari.
Mr. Ansari is in Zambia for a two day visit. He ‘s accompanied by his wife Salma and at the same time heading a 50 man delegation comprising business persons and Parliamentarians.
Mr Kunda said that the Zambian Government will remain an active participant of India- Africa forum to strengthen the Zambian economy.
” May I commended the Indian government for partnering with African countries under the landmark initiative of the Africa-India partnership forum,” he said.
The Vice President further noted that India, which is an emerging super power, has proved itself worth emulating in many areas due to its economic growth and technological progress.
He prticulary said India’s innovations and ingenuity especially in the information communications and technology (ICT) sector have been outstanding and rewarding.
He said at political level, India has been a beacon of democracy as it is a thriving multi-party system which allows political parties to compete favourably.
Mr Kunda said Zambia is proud to be associated with India which he said has achieved so much over the years and earned herself a well deserved title of the largest democracy in the world.
He noted that the two countries have maintained close relations over the years that are underpinned by both countries’ Commonwealth ties and shared membership.
He said the two countries have maintained joint cooperation under the Zambia/India joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPC) in a number of mutually agreed areas including transport, agriculture, infrastructure development and many more.
The Zambian Vice President further noted that it was impressive that the Indian businesses continue to find Zambia an attractive and viable destination for their investment owing to the large number of Indian investors in the country.
Meanwhile, Indian Vice President Mr Ansari says his government has great admiration for Zambia for being the leading example of how people can live in peace and harmony.
He noted that India and Zambia have for a long time been strong allies in the fight colonialism and other social – economic vices including current concerns of climate change.
Mr Ansari noted that bilateral relations between his country and Zambia have continued to develop in economy, technology adding that there is need to develop the cooperation even further in power, medium and small industries including education and telecommunication.
He pledged that his government would continue to extend its lines of cooperation investment covering many sectors in need.
The Indian Vice President who arrived in the country today , accompanied by his wife and other government officials, will be in the country until Thursday and will among other things hold discussions and loan signing agreements before departure.
During his two day visit, the Indian vice president will also call on president Banda as well as hold discussions with his Zambian counterpart on bilateral, international and issues of Mutual interest.
He will lead a 55 strong delegation which will include Members of Parliament and Business personal.
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50-55 man delegation >> Unsure? But India like China is a developning nation. Thanks for helping another. How did Katele’s evaculation end into?
Let them bring those cows that clean their streets as well ati flapyanga bwino umusebo
Ba Kunda, I listened to you speech that you were presenting to the Indian Vice President. How did you become a layer? Am not even half educated as a layer but I can tell there is some that is missing in you. I think that delegation think you must be a carder standing in for the Vice President. Understand what I mean, take Vera Tembo (Chiluba) despite her education, but just by the fact that was was First lady, she spoke with charisma. Others that are educated but luck charisma make up with wisdom. But emwe Ba Kunda you are an embarrassment.
Ba Kunda, I listened to your speech that you were presenting to the Indian Vice President. How did you become a layer? Am not even half educated as a layer but I can tell there is some that is missing in you. I think that delegation think you must be a carder standing in for the Vice President. Understand what I mean, take Vera Tembo (Chiluba) despite her education, but just by the fact that was was First lady, she spoke with charisma. Others that are educated but luck charisma make up with wisdom. But emwe Ba Kunda you are an embarrassment.
FeePullBar he speaks what is called Pedestrain english. However dont make the mistake of judging someone by their communication skills. You can be very sharp but a bad orator and vice versa
I totally agree with you Positivist pa Zed. Moreover, we cannot pretend that English is our first language. Nevertheless, bambi twalichilamo.
Well I can say that living abroad in non English speaking nations have a negative impact on our written and spoken English language. Aging is also adding insult to injury.