Indian investors urged to consider establishing manufacturing plant of farm equipment

President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the Indian investors to consider establishing a local manufacturing plant of farm equipment.

President Hichilema has observed that most farming equipment being used by small and large scale farmers in Zambia are Indian brands, an indication that they are easily accessible by many.

He explained that this is why there is need for Indian investors to cease the readily available market for the product and establish an assembling plant for not only the Zambian market but for the region as well.

President Hichilema added that this will also go a long way in enhancing job creation and economic development for the country.

The head of state said this in Lusaka today when Indian High Commissioner to Zambia Ashok Kumar paid a courtesy call on him at state house.

President Hichilema says the government is committed to further strengthen the strong and long existing bilateral relationship between the two countries in various areas of cooperation.

He cited health, agriculture and infrastructure as some of the sectors that the two countries have continued to enjoy cordial relations for the benefit of the people.

And Indian high commissioner to Zambia, Ashok Kumar commended Zambia for nurturing the bilateral ties with India dating back as far as 1964.

Mr. Kumar has explained that this is evident by the various visits done by all previous Zambian presidents and India’s prime ministers to Zambia and India respectively.

He stated that the relations have continued to grow in political, cultural and economy among many other sectors.