Sata calls for strengthened Zambia-China relations

President Michael Sata has urged the new Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Youming Yang to work for the good of the two countries.

President Sata was speaking at State House today when received credentials from the new Chinese envoy.

And presenting his credentials to President Sata, Mr Youming hailed the cordial relations that have existed between Zambia and China over the past 50 years.

Mr Youming is hopeful that he will contribute to the friendship and development of the two peoples.

The ceremony was witnessed by Foreign Affairs Minister Harry Kalaba and his Permanent Secretary George Zulu.