"The proposed health agreement, which included up to $2 billion over five years, is on hold due to terms that the Zambian government finds unacceptable, particularly regarding data sharing that would violate citizens' rights."
"Zambia's government has expressed concerns over the US insistence on preferential treatment for its companies in a separate minerals deal, which has also been delayed."
"Haimbe stated that the Zambian government is committed to considering the health and minerals agreements separately, rejecting the US's coupling of the two deals."
"The Zambian government maintains that its relationship with the US is rooted in strategic cooperation rather than aid, countering claims about its anti-corruption efforts."
The Zambian government has suspended negotiations with the United States regarding multi-billion dollar deals for health services and minerals. Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe stated that the agreements stalled due to unacceptable terms, including demands for data sharing that violate citizens' rights. Zambia is also concerned about US preferential treatment for its companies in a minerals deal. The government insists that the health and minerals agreements must be considered separately. Haimbe emphasized that the relationship with the US is based on partnership, not aid.
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