INTERNATIONAL LINKAGES VITAL- CHITOTELA
By Etambuyu Katota:
Tourism and Arts Minister Ronald Chitotela says the formulation of international linkages are important for maximizing economic opportunities.
Mr. Chitotela says government attaches great importance to the development of Tourism, Arts and culture.
And Mr. Chitotela says government is committed to seeing the full implementation of the existing cultural agreements and other bilateral relations with China.
The Minister says Zambia will continue to promote exchanges in culture, sport and tourism to further strengthen ties with China.
The Minister was speaking during the closing ceremony of the Zambia China cultural year in Lusaka last evening.
And Chinese Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Li Qun said strengthened corporations between Zambia and China will enhance economic and cultural exchange platforms.
Meanwhile Chinese Ambassador Li Jie said the both countries have made great strides in cultural exchanges programs and can extend corporations to many other economic engagements.