Li Qiang Meets With President Hichilema Of Zambia

On the afternoon of September 15, 2023, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council met at the Great Hall of the People with Zambian President Hichilema, who was on a state visit to China.

Li Qiang stated that China and Zambia have a profound tradition of friendship and broad common interests. Despite the ever-changing international situation, China and Zambia have continuously strengthened political mutual trust and closer practical cooperation, setting a model of unity and cooperation among developing countriesXi Jinping The Chairman held talks with the President to jointly create a new blueprint and open a new chapter for the development of bilateral relations. China is willing to work together with Zambia to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, strengthen strategic docking, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote the continuous progress of bilateral relations to a higher level.

Li Qiang pointed out that China and Zambia are good partners on the development path. China is willing to work with Zambia to jointly build the "the Belt and Road" and implement the "nine projects" of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation and the outcomes of the China Africa Leaders' Dialogue, constantly improve the strategic and sustainability of bilateral cooperation, expand and strengthen cooperation in traditional fields such as mining and infrastructure construction, actively create new growth points of cooperation in industrial and agricultural modernization, green development, digital economy and other areas, and create a path of mutual benefit and mutual assistance for developing countries The modernization path of joint revitalization. Both sides need to strengthen mutual understanding and support, and defend the common interests of both countries and developing countries.

Xiqilema stated that Zambia and China have an all-weather friendship, and their relationship is as firm as a rock. Under the leadership of the CPC, China has embarked on a successful development path and made great achievements. Zambia adheres to the One China principle and is willing to deepen cooperation with China in industries, agriculture, economy and trade, science and technology, tourism and other fields to achieve sustainable development. Zambia opposes "China's debt trap theory" and "economic decoupling", and is willing to promote common development with China.

Wu Zhenglong attended the meeting.