Fruitful meeting with Mota-Engil’s delegation led by Vice CEO Mr. Manuel Mota. Encouraged by their interest in investing in our economy, esp in energy via the PPP model. Private sector participation through #PPP is key to unlocking Zambia’s potential & accelerating development.🇿🇲

Celebrated Holy Eucharist Mass for the Association of Zambian Diocesan Catholic Clergy Conference in #Kabwe today. The theme ‘Priests Transforming Communities & Environment in Synodality’ resonates deeply. Called for continued Church-Govt partnership to transform communities.🇿🇲

We’ve arrived in Beijing for the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation #FOCAC Summit. During this working visit, we’ll discuss energy & food security, smart agric, water harvesting & rail transport. Bilateral meetings with Heads of State & industry leaders, also on the agenda🇿🇲🇨🇳

From mining to electricity, water harvesting to irrigation agric, our working visit to #China is about exploring tangible solutions for #Zambia’s needs. With our people’s support, we’ll continue creating jobs & business opportunities for all.🇿🇲🇨🇳 #FOCAC2024

Exciting times ahead for 🇿🇲With the reopening of Mulungushi Textiles in #Kabwe, we’re exploring early maturing cotton to feed the facility. Our visit to TBEA Group in China aims to diversify our energy mix beyond hydro power. Together, we can uplift our people’s living standards.

Just wrapped up a productive day by meeting Xinjiang CPC leaders, led by Secretary Ma Xingrui. Grateful for their offer of more scholarships for Zambian students to study in China. Encouraged them to invest in Zambia’s diverse sectors via joint ventures. 🇿🇲🇨🇳#AllWeatherFriendship

Visited International Land Port of Urumqi in NW China. To boost trade between Zambia, China & the world, Govt is currently working on improving national transport & logistics systems to position land-linked Zambia as a trade hub for sub-Saharan Africa. More jobs, more FDI.🌍🇿🇲🇨🇳

Delighted to hold bilateral talks in Xi’an with Governor Zhao Gang of Shaanxi Province & delegation. Impressed by China’s quantum leap in economic development each time we visit, and keen to learn from their experience in tackling drought, advancing agriculture& green energy.🇿🇲🇨🇳

The Terracotta Army Museum, an archaeological marvel with over 8,000 life-sized warriors & horses, depicts Emperor Qinshihuang’s armies buried with him in 210-209 BC. The craftsmanship & history spanning 2,000 years, are a testament to the art of unity, teamwork & excellence.🇿🇲🇨🇳

In our quest for both short- & long-term energy solutions, we continue to engage with many cooperating partners. Today we held productive talks with LONGi Group, a leading solar firm. Appreciate their positive feedback & eagerness to work with us in the energy sector.🇿🇲🇨🇳

Arrived back in Beijing and headed straight into meetings with #CNMC & China Railway Construction Corporation. Glad to note their commitment to keeping & increasing investments in #Zambia. Excited for more trade & investment engagements as part of our international diplomacy.🇿🇲🇨🇳

It was an honour to meet my brother, H.E. President William Samoei Ruto, PhD, on the sidelines of #FOCAC2024. We value the opportunity to discuss our mutual interests, the need for collective resilience against climate change & deepen the long-standing bond between our sister countries.🇿🇲🇰🇪

At the Zambia Power Development Forum in Beijing today, we witnessed ZESCO & #PowerChina sign 3 agreements to tackle 🇿🇲’s energy deficit. Projects including rooftop solar & PV plants, aim to overcome current challenges & build a sustainable, resilient energy future.🇿🇲🇨🇳#FOCAC2024

We remain committed to fortifying our global alliances, attracting #FDI & promoting economic development in Zambia.🇿🇲🇨🇳 #FOCAC2024

#FOCAC was founded to build win-win, strategic & equal partnerships between Africa & 🇨🇳.Today we joined fellow Heads of State at the Opening Ceremony of the 9th Summit. Grateful to President Xi & the Chinese people for this platform to unlock our continent’s full potential.🇿🇲🇨🇳🌍

The current drought has exposed our vulnerability. We need to work TOGETHER and resolve our energy & food security issues permanently. Thank you Zambia for your patience as we work on lasting solutions.🇿🇲🇨🇳

Met with a Govt of 🇨🇳 delegation led by Minister Liu Jiachao. Discussed President Xi’s 10-point Africa plan. Through him we thanked the people of🇨🇳 for the support in our debt restructuring & infrastructure development and reaffirmed UPND’s commitment to the #CPC partnership.🇿🇲🇨🇳