PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia continues to uphold its reputation as a strong advocate for diplomatic and peaceful resolutions of differences among countries. Speaking when he met Russian Ambassador to Zambia Azim Yarakhmedov, Thursday, President Hichilema said government’s foreign policy was anchored on economic diplomacy, trade and investment. “Firstly, it is just to welcome the Russian Ambassador and his delegation to State House. We also want to congratulate the Russian Federation on your National Day which is falling on 12th June just a few days from now. We also wish to express our appreciation to the Russian Federation, basically for taking care of Zambians there, including students who are studying in Russia. Obviously, we reiterate our new government’s position that...

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