05:08Russia’s Federation Council Chairperson Valentina Matviyenko stated that Moscow and Lusaka 'are bound by traditional ties of friendship', speaking at an interparliamentary meeting with Zambian National Assembly Speaker Nelly Mutti in Moscow on Monday.
"This October your country will celebrate 60 years of independence. Russia and Zambia are bound by traditional ties of friendship. The Soviet Union was the first state to recognise Zambia's independence and sovereignty in 1964," Matviyenko said. "We see your country as one of the closest countries to Russia on the African continent."
Matvienko also highlighted Zambia’s 'serious economic and human potential' and praised the country’s landscapes, calling it 'one of the most picturesque countries'.
Mutti, for her part, mentioned 'the rich history of co-operation' between the two countries which was established back in 'the pre-independence era' and expressed her admiration for Russian culture.
"We had the pleasure of visiting the Red Square, what is called the Red Square, the museum there. I was so much moved by the rich culture that Russia has. I was really impressed," she added.
According to the press service of the Federation Council, the parties also discussed the expansion of relations through the relevant committees as well as the formation of a group on co-operation with the National Assembly of Zambia.
'Russia and Zambia are bound by traditional ties of friendship' - Federation Council Chair Matviyenko hold talks with Zambian National Assembly speaker
Russia’s Federation Council Chairperson Valentina Matviyenko stated that Moscow and Lusaka 'are bound by traditional ties of friendship', speaking at an interparliamentary meeting with Zambian National Assembly Speaker Nelly Mutti in Moscow on Monday.
"This October your country will celebrate 60 years of independence. Russia and Zambia are bound by traditional ties of friendship. The Soviet Union was the first state to recognise Zambia's independence and sovereignty in 1964," Matviyenko said. "We see your country as one of the closest countries to Russia on the African continent."
Matvienko also highlighted Zambia’s 'serious economic and human potential' and praised the country’s landscapes, calling it 'one of the most picturesque countries'.
Mutti, for her part, mentioned 'the rich history of co-operation' between the two countries which was established back in 'the pre-independence era' and expressed her admiration for Russian culture.
"We had the pleasure of visiting the Red Square, what is called the Red Square, the museum there. I was so much moved by the rich culture that Russia has. I was really impressed," she added.
According to the press service of the Federation Council, the parties also discussed the expansion of relations through the relevant committees as well as the formation of a group on co-operation with the National Assembly of Zambia.
Russia’s Federation Council Chairperson Valentina Matviyenko stated that Moscow and Lusaka 'are bound by traditional ties of friendship', speaking at an interparliamentary meeting with Zambian National Assembly Speaker Nelly Mutti in Moscow on Monday.
"This October your country will celebrate 60 years of independence. Russia and Zambia are bound by traditional ties of friendship. The Soviet Union was the first state to recognise Zambia's independence and sovereignty in 1964," Matviyenko said. "We see your country as one of the closest countries to Russia on the African continent."
Matvienko also highlighted Zambia’s 'serious economic and human potential' and praised the country’s landscapes, calling it 'one of the most picturesque countries'.
Mutti, for her part, mentioned 'the rich history of co-operation' between the two countries which was established back in 'the pre-independence era' and expressed her admiration for Russian culture.
"We had the pleasure of visiting the Red Square, what is called the Red Square, the museum there. I was so much moved by the rich culture that Russia has. I was really impressed," she added.
According to the press service of the Federation Council, the parties also discussed the expansion of relations through the relevant committees as well as the formation of a group on co-operation with the National Assembly of Zambia.