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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>President Hakainde Hichilema has observed that Small and Medium Enterprises (SME\u2019s) continue to play a pivotal role in the economic development of the country.<\/p>\n

The President said this during the presidential luncheon held in honour of visiting King Mswati lll of Eswatini at Mukuba hotel.<\/p>\n

\u201cSME\u2019s continue to play an important role in the economic development of our country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The President has further identified Tourism as one sector that the two countries Zambia and Eswatini can take advantage of, by combining their marketing cost in tourism.<\/p>\n

And King Mswati has expressed happiness that the Kingdom of Eswatini has participated in the 57th edition of the Zambia International Trade Fair (ZITF).<\/p>\n

King Mswati said participation in the ZITF by Eswatini will enable Zambia and Eswatini to understand each other and thereby be able to trade effectively.<\/p>\n

\u201cA show like this one enables us to understand each other well and also understand our different produce and thereby help us to trade effectively,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the afternoon the two Heads of States toured selected stands in the trade fair grounds.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s international trade fair is being commemorated under the theme stimulating economic development through partnership trade and investment.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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