China, Zambia Sign Construction Agreement

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China, Zambia Sign Construction Agreement

China and Zambia Wednesday signed an 8.4 million U.S. dollar agreement for the interior decorations of the Zambian government official complex.

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China and Zambia Wednesday signed an 8.4 million U.S. dollar agreement for the interior decorations of the Zambian government official complex.

Shanghai Construction Group delegation leader Tang Jun endorsed his signature on behalf of the Chinese side, and Permanent Secretary of the Zambian Works and Supply Ministry Gerald Nyirenda signed on behalf of the Zambian government

Speaking before the signing ceremony in Lusaka, Zambian Minister of Works and Supply Ludwig Sondashi said that the agreement will go a long way in alleviating the persistent problem of office accommodation, that the Zambian government has been facing for years.

Sondashi commended China for the assistance, saying the agreement is a reflection of the friendly relationship existing between the two countries.

He observed that China has assisted Zambia not only in facilitating construction projects, but also in other key sectors such as health.

Sondashi noted that despite the fundamental economic and political transformation that Zambia has experienced, China remains committed to supporting Zambia to improve her infrastructure.

And Economic and Commercial Counselor at the Chinese Embassy Yu Shuqing described the accord as a significant contribution that will go down in the annals of Sino-Zambian relations.

He expressed optimism that the Shanghai Construction Group would do a commendable job, as it is one of the biggest constructors in the world.

He also believed that the group, with the cooperation of the Zambian government would complete the construction work on time, in view of the expertise exhibited by the technicians.

The decoration work at the complex, which comprises six buildings including the Lusaka Museum, would be completed in 14 months.

Tang Jun, who is also deputy Chief Economist of the group, said that his company will provide "first grade quality and first grade progress to make the complex a new first grade project in Zambia".

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