Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access - Reuters
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"The Zambian Government has been consistent that the agreements must be considered separately on their respective merits."
— Mulambo Haimbe , Politician
"Further, the US has resumed almost all health assistance after last year's review, providing over $400 million, including $75 million in medication."
— Michael Gonzales , Executive
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Zambia's government opposes a U.S. attempt to tie health funding to access to critical minerals, detailing why negotiations over two proposed agreements have stalled.
Zambia's government opposes a U.S. attempt to tie health funding to access to critical minerals, detailing why negotiations over two proposed agreements have stalled.
Outgoing US ambassador to Zambia, Michael Gonzales, denied claims that US aid to Zambia was tied to critical minerals, emphasizing continued healthcare support and a new chapter of mutual benefit.
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