LUSAKA, June 30 (Xinhua) -- The Zambia Police on Friday conferred an award of bravery medal on Senior Colonel Sun Ming, military attache of the Chinese Embassy in Zambia.
Sun received the award from Kakoma Kanganja, the Inspector-General of the Zambia Police, for his exemplary dedication to duty.
The Zambian police chief said it was the first time the award was being awarded to someone who was not a member of the Zambia Police, an indication that it values the contribution that individuals and organizations were making to better the police.
He further lauded the cordial relations that have existed between China and Zambia over the years, saying the police have also benefited from the friendship through various programs such as capacity building for the officers who have been equipped with necessary skills.
Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Yang Youming thanked the Zambia Police for the award, saying that it was an indication of the excellent relations between China and Zambia.
He said there was no doubt that the relations between the two countries have blossomed over the years and touches on various spheres of society.
The military attache said the award will encourage him to work hard in enhancing the cooperation between the two countries.
