VETERAN politician Vernon Mwaanga says presidential trips are important, relevant and necessary as they help build confidence in investors. In a statement, Friday, Mwaanga said cooperating partners who invest their resources in the country need clarifications and assurances, adding that the President is the chief marketer of the country. “I have been asked questions about the relevance of Presidential trips outside Zambia. My simple answer is they are important, relevant and necessary. I have worked under four Presidents and participated in many of these bilateral meetings held with other Heads of State, Business Leaders and Leaders of Multilateral Institutions, Summits of COMESA, SADC, African Union, Commonwealth and the Non-Aligned Movement. Whenever there has been a change of government in Zambia,...

This premium content is for paid ePaper subscribers.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here