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Acting President Wynter Kabimba has commended Japan for contributing to Zambia’s development during the 50 years the two countries have enjoyed diplomatic relations.
And Prince Akishino said he was delighted to visit Zambia at a time when the country was celebrating its 50 years of independence.
Mr Kabimba said Japanese aided projects in Zambia have addressed the core areas of the country’s development.
He cited Education, Health, Agriculture and Local Government as some of the areas that Japan has assisted Zambia develop.
The Acting Republican President said this when their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino of Japan met him at government complex, in Lusaka, today.
Mr Kabimba who is also Justice Minister said the Zambian government is grateful that Japanese aided projects in Zambia have had a direct impact on the lives of Zambian people.
He said he was particularly happy that Japan was funding areas that the Patriotic Front had prioritised in order to improve the lives of ordinary Zambians.
Mr Kabimba said there was need to further strengthen the existing bilateral relations between the two countries.
He said Zambia will also benefit from the $32 Billion Japan has committed for public and private funding to Africa over a period of five years under the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD).
Mr Kabimba said the Samora Mashel School of Veterinary Medicine at University of Zambia has contributed to the development of the livestock sector in the Southern African region.
And Prince Akishino said he was delighted to visit Zambia at a time when the country was celebrating its 50 years of independence.
Prince Akishino hoped his visit to will help further strengthen relations between Tokyo and Japan.
