China and Zambia sign two protocols on soybean meal and stevia exports

CHIKANKATA, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Zambia signed two protocols with China on Thursday on the health and phytosanitary export of soybean meal and stevia leaves to this Asian country. The protocols were signed by the Chinese Ambassador to Zambia, Du Xiaohui, and the Zambian Minister of Agriculture, Mtolo Phiri, in the southern Chikankata region, in the presence of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. Hichilema said this signature is a sign of true friendship between China and Zambia. "We are very pleased and excited about this situation. We are very happy that we have another market for our agricultural products," the President said, noting that this move will ensure greater trade cooperation between the two countries, which in turn will create more jobs in Zambia. The Chinese Ambassador said that after signing the two protocols, China will strengthen its cooperation with Zambia in the agricultural sector. On the same day, Hichilema toured the Kafue Lower Strait Power ...