![]() ![]() You have made announcements in a number of areas. We’re very pleased to know that your own priorities, your own support - historical support to us, as a people - American people to Zambian people - is well appreciated. But before you persuade us, we’ll be running the road of democracy, because we believe in that. So you can be sure that we will, of course, encourage cooperation. Because we came from a background that did not deliver for us, a system that did not deliver for us. And we’re happy to fly the flag on our continent of being a democratic country by choice, not by persuasion by America or by anyone. Equitous treatment of all our people is very important. We want to assure you that we will continue upholding the principles of good governance, fighting corruption. The technology platform that delivers for economies, for our people, will take us where we want to go, together with other components. ![]() To share with you your advances in technology is something that we place a premium on because it will help, as you said inside, equalize things. So we are keen to invest in our people skills, keen to invest in technology. Not just jobs, but business opportunities as well. As an African country, a number of our people population is young. We know that when more investments come, we’ll create jobs for our young people. And we ask for your support, as always, and the support of others to deal with that.Īnd we know when we unlock the debt, more investments will come. And the earlier we resolve this matter, the better. And it’s actually beginning to negate on the gains we’ve already made, such as in the foreign exchange market. We carry a debt burden that really is making it difficult for us to continue with our restructuring process of the economy. What is keeping us down for now, Vice President, is the debt overhang. (Inaudible), the environment that will allow us to support increased investment, trade, and the like. So priority for us, Vice President Harris, as a country, now is to rebuild our economy. Because we know when we do that, we’ll be able to take care of the needs of our people: education for the young, health and stability for our people looking aft- looking after the old, looking after those that live with disabilities. Reconstructing the economy is our critical agenda. We were elected on a platform of delivering a functioning economy. Zambia has a clear focus on what we want to do. So thank you for that opportunity, and I believe we utilized that opportunity well during the summit. And we want to say thank you to President Biden, yourself, the American government, and these people. Long history of friendship since our independence.Īnd obviously, if I return to the democratic values, Vice President Harris, on behalf of the people of Zambia, I want to express how delighted we are to have been chosen to co-chair the second Summit for Democracy. But our bilateral relations going very well. The first part I indicated is more global, democratic family - global democratic family. We also value the bilateral relationship that we have. And I will not take too much time, but simply to indicate how strong and how proud we feel about our relationship, the U.S.-Zambia relationship, anchored on a number of common values, beliefs: constitutionalism rule of law protection of human beings, our own citizens, global citizens, so they can feel safe as they go about doing their normal business in their homes, in their workplaces, and elsewhere. We have covered a couple of things inside there. And for many of us Zambians, it is receiving somewhat a daughter of our own country, someone who spent time here in her early years. My duty really is simple this afternoon: to warmly welcome Vice President Harris to State House, of course her delegation to State House, to Zambia. PRESIDENT HICHILEMA: Thank you very much. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia Honorable Madam Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America cabinet ministers present from both countries members of the press distinguished invited guests ladies and gentlemen: Welcome to the press conference being held here at State House this afternoon.Īnd to begin the process, I now have the singular honor and privilege to call upon the President of the Republic of Zambia to deliver his remarks. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””. ![]() The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””. ![]()
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