President Hakainde Hichilema says the Patriotic Front (PF) is the one that destroyed Zambia’s relationship with China by defaulting on agreements on joint projects such as the Kafue Gorge Lower-KGL- Power Generation Plant.
Speaking when he commissioned the 750 plus 12MW KGL Power Station in Chikankata District, Friday, President Hichilema said he had a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping to restrategise on ways to tackle common challenges between the two countries.
He said that the conversation also included ways on how to ensure mutual benefits for the people in the two countries.
President Hichilema said that conversation further touched on the need for financial discipline on projects.
The President said that good friends do not default on agreements but honour partnerships with dignity.
However, President Hichilema said that Zambia has reset its relationship with China contrary to perceptions being peddled by some members of the opposition.