Zambia Says Privacy, Minerals Concerns Stall US Health-Aid Deal
Zambia says the proposed health pact included data-sharing demands and was held up by U.S. pressure for preferential access to its copper sector.
- On Monday, Zambian Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe suspended negotiations with the United States over multi-billion dollar health and minerals deals, citing Washington's demand to link the two agreements.
- Washington offered up to $2 billion in health aid over five years, but Haimbe rejected the 'incorporation of terms that the Zambian government considers unacceptable,' particularly regarding data sharing and mineral access.
- Outgoing U.S. Ambassador Michael Gonzales claimed last week that Zambia ignored engagement efforts amid anti-corruption concerns, though Haimbe denied the allegations, insisting agreements must be considered separately on their respective merits.
- Zambia objects to data-sharing provisions it claims violate 'citizens rights,' while rejecting requests for preferential treatment for American investors in the mining sector.
- The impasse occurs as the United States competes with other nations for access to copper, with the Zambian government maintaining it will not provide preferential treatment to any single strategic partner.
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