٠٠:٠٢:٠٣During a meeting in Moscow on Tuesday, Zambian National Assembly Speaker Nelly Mutti praised Russia for its 'first-mover advantage' in establishing diplomatic relations with Zambia. Mutti made the comments while discussing bilateral ties with Vyacheslav Volodin, chairperson of the Russian State Duma.
Mutti noted, "I think the relationship between Russia and Zambia is what can be termed in chess as the first-mover advantage. So Russia has a first-mover advantage among all the countries because they are the first ones to open a diplomatic mission in Zambia." She emphasised the fraternal ties linking the two nations.
In response, Volodin described the Moscow-Lusaka relationship as 'time-proven' and highlighted the commitment to fostering relations based on non-interference and mutual benefit. He suggested the establishment of a friendship group to enhance communication between the Russian and Zambian parliaments, according to the State Duma press service.
Russia has 'first move advantage' ahead of others in relations with Zambia - National Assembly Speaker Mutti at talks with State Duma Chair Volodin
During a meeting in Moscow on Tuesday, Zambian National Assembly Speaker Nelly Mutti praised Russia for its 'first-mover advantage' in establishing diplomatic relations with Zambia. Mutti made the comments while discussing bilateral ties with Vyacheslav Volodin, chairperson of the Russian State Duma.
Mutti noted, "I think the relationship between Russia and Zambia is what can be termed in chess as the first-mover advantage. So Russia has a first-mover advantage among all the countries because they are the first ones to open a diplomatic mission in Zambia." She emphasised the fraternal ties linking the two nations.
In response, Volodin described the Moscow-Lusaka relationship as 'time-proven' and highlighted the commitment to fostering relations based on non-interference and mutual benefit. He suggested the establishment of a friendship group to enhance communication between the Russian and Zambian parliaments, according to the State Duma press service.
During a meeting in Moscow on Tuesday, Zambian National Assembly Speaker Nelly Mutti praised Russia for its 'first-mover advantage' in establishing diplomatic relations with Zambia. Mutti made the comments while discussing bilateral ties with Vyacheslav Volodin, chairperson of the Russian State Duma.
Mutti noted, "I think the relationship between Russia and Zambia is what can be termed in chess as the first-mover advantage. So Russia has a first-mover advantage among all the countries because they are the first ones to open a diplomatic mission in Zambia." She emphasised the fraternal ties linking the two nations.
In response, Volodin described the Moscow-Lusaka relationship as 'time-proven' and highlighted the commitment to fostering relations based on non-interference and mutual benefit. He suggested the establishment of a friendship group to enhance communication between the Russian and Zambian parliaments, according to the State Duma press service.