Zambia recommended for tourism and trade

By BENNIE MUNDANDO WE have carried out an extensive research on Zambia and we have proudly recommended that the country remains a destination of choice in Africa for tourism and trade, Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA) chief executive officer Sunil Khatri has observed.

Speaking at the Nepal- Zambia business and tourism round table discussion organised by the AIDIA, Mr. Khatri urged the business sector of Nepal to engage Zambia in the field of mining for exchange of ideas. He said it would be self-fulfilling for the people of Nepal to sample Zambia's legendary walking safaris.

"I wish to urge the business community of Nepal to further engage Zambia in the field of mining for exchange of ideas," Mr. Khatri said.

And Zambia's ambassador extra ordinary and plenipotentiary to Nepal on a non-residential basis Judith Kapijimpanga called on investors from Nepal to consider investing in Zambia.

Ms. Kapijimpanga said Zambia was a strong democracy with a sound legal framework that protected private investments.

She said Zambia was looking for credible investors in the energy sector such as those in Nepal especially that Government had implemented cost-reflective electricity tariffs.

She noted that from February to May, it was the best time to visit Zambia for tourism because of lower temperatures, adding that it was also the best time to view the Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

"Zambia is a strong democracy with a sound legal framework that protects private investments. Zambia is looking for credible investors in the energy sector such as those in Nepal especially that Government has implemented cost-reflective electricity tariffs," Ms. Kapijimpanga said.

Meanwhile, former Minister of Environment for Nepal. Ganesh Shah, says Nepal and Zambia should continue collaborating on the international platform regarding the protection of natural resources as land-linked countries according to the resolve of the committee of ministers of members of the Landlocked Developing Countries.

This was contained in a statement made available by first secretary for press and tourism at the Zambian Mission in India, Bangwe Naviley.