60 years of Sino-Zambian friendship, trust

Strong ties based on infrastructure and economic deals

As China and Zambia commemorate the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, they are celebrating a partnership characterized by significant achievements in infrastructure development, economic collaboration and cultural exchanges.

During a recent visit to China, Mulambo Haimbe, Zambia's minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation, said his country and China are "like-minded brothers and partners", and noted that Zambia is keen to use the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to further advance the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Haimbe also invited more Chinese companies to invest in Zambia and expressed a desire to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, energy, mining and other fields.