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PRESIDENT BANDA LEAVES BEIJING

Monday, 01 March 2010 13:37 administrator
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BEIJING, February 28, 2010 - His Excellency, Mr. Rupiah Banda, President of the Republic of Zambia is today expected to leave the Chinese capital, Beijing to visit the city of Guilin where he is expected to hold meetings with the leaders of the Guangxi Autonomous Region. The President, who is on a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, completed his official visit to Beijing by touring part of the Great Hall of China. President Banda also held meetings with some top Chinese investors from various sectors who are interested in investing in Zambia.

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PRESIDENT BANDA MEETS CHINESE PREMIER

Friday, 26 February 2010 18:31 administrator
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BEIJING, February 26, 2010 - His Excellency, Mr. Rupiah Banda, President of the Republic of Zambia, on Friday held closed-door talks with Chinese Premier, His Excellency, Mr. Wen Jiabao, where they discussed, among other issues, the resuscitating of TAZARA. The President met Mr. Jiabao and his delegation at Zhongnanhai where the two leaders discussed the continued cooperation between the two countries.

President Banda said he was happy that the Chinese Government has decided to offer 164 scholarships to Zambian students to study in China. 
The Chinese Premier informed President Banda and his delegation that China, which helped in the construction of TAZARA, has decided to cancel 50 percent of the unpaid loan.

President Banda thanked the Chinese Government for the decision to cancel half of the unpaid loan saying it will go a long way in helping the company to resuscitate its operations.

The Chinese Government said it will also put up a team of experts to help TAZARA overcome its difficulties because it was a very significant asset for the economic development of Zambia and the neighbouring countries, which are dependent on the railway line for transport. 

After meeting the Chinese Premier, President Banda held closed-door official talks with the chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) His Excellency, Mr. Wu Bangguo at the Great Hall of the People (GHP) where they discussed a number of issues relating to political and economic cooperation. 
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Dickson Jere
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

President Banda holds talks with President Jintao

Thursday, 25 February 2010 15:11 administrator
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Tour of duty of the Middle and Far East

BEIJING, February 25, 2010 - His Excellency, Mr. Rupiah Banda, President of the Republic of Zambia and His Excellency, Hu Jintao, President of the People’s Republic of China on Thursday held closed-door official talks where they discussed and agreed on a number of bilateral issues focusing mainly on economic cooperation between the two countries.

The President met his Chinese counterpart at the Great Hall of the People (GHP) Northern Wing before the two leaders witnessed the signing of various Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding between the two countries. Before the meeting, President Banda attended the official welcome ceremony to China at GHP where he also inspected a guard of honour mounted by the defence forces.

After the talks, President Banda, the First Lady Madam Thandiwe Banda and the Zambian Delegation attended a State Banquet hosted by President Jintao in honour of the visiting Zambian Head of State.

Among the main Agreements signed are:

1. Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Zambia for the construction of the National Stadium in Lusaka, Zambia for a period beginning March 2010 to February 2015. This Agreement was signed by Hon. Situmbeko Musokotwane, MP, Minister of Finance and National Planning.

2. Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Zambia for financial support to various developmental projects to be agreed through consultation between the two countries. This Agreement was signed by Hon. Musokotwane, MP on behalf of the Zambian Government.


3.  Framework Agreement on Mining Comprehensive Cooperation between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Zambia. This Agreement is on the promotion of cooperation in the field of geology and mining through cooperative projects and exchanges of information and visits on the basis of equality, mutual benefit, cooperation and win-win results. This Agreement was signed by Hon. Maxwell Mwale, MP, Minister of Mines and Minerals Development.

4. Executive Programme for Culture Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Zambia for

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PRESIDENT BANDA MAKES CHANGES TO GOVERNMENT

Saturday, 20 February 2010 12:08 administrator
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LUSAKA, February 19, 2010, – His Excellency, Mr. Rupiah Banda, President of the Republic of Zambia on Friday made new appointments and transfers to his Government at senior Government Official Level. The following are the appointments and transfers, which the President has made with immediate effect:

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RB leaves for Mazabuka

Saturday, 13 February 2010 16:26 administrator
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NDOLA, February 13, 2010 - His Excellency, Mr. Rupiah Banda, President of the Republic of Zambia, is on Sunday scheduled to leave for Southern Province town of Mazabuka for a one-day visit where he has been invited by Chief Mwanachingwala.

The President will attend a meeting organized by Chief Mwanachingwala and other traditional leaders in Mazabuka before addressing residents in the area. The President and his delegation will return to Lusaka immediately after the meeting.

President Banda will be accompanied to Mazabuka by Parliamentary Chief Whip Hon. Vernon Mwaanga, MP, Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Hon. Bradford Machila, MP and Commerce and Trade Minister Hon. Felix Mutati, MP.
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Dickson Jere
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

 

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PRESIDENT NEVER PROMISED LUAPULA CHIEFS THE VICE PRESIDENCY

Friday, 12 February 2010 11:32 administrator
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STATE HOUSE
LUSAKA
THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
Media Statement

For Immediate Release
MANSA, February 12, 2010 – I wish to categorically state that His Excellency, Mr. Rupiah Banda, President of the Republic of Zambia, has never promised or discussed with anyone the issue of the Republican Vice-Presidency during his working visit to Luapula Province.

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