President Edgar Lungu confers with UK Minister for Africa

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PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has met with the visiting United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Africa James Duddridge.

In a meeting held at State House yesterday, the two discussed issues around strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

According to a statement issued by Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Isaac Chipampe, President Lungu expressed gratitude for the UK’s generous support in various sectors such as education, health, conservation, social protection and in the fight against COVID-19.

“The Zambian Government values its special relations with the United Kingdom under the Commonwealth which espouses the values of democracy, human rights, sustainable development, peace and security, and good governance among others,” President Lungu said.

President Lungu also said if countries work together in the fight against COVID-19, the pandemic can be fought at global level.

He also told the UK Minister for Africa that government will support a free, fair, transparent, and credible election in the 2021 polls and will respect the will of the people.

And Duddridge announced additional funding to support Zambia’s fight against COVID-19, Nutritional programmes, Small Medium Enterprise Development and economic growth.

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