The Japanese government has given Zambia a grant worth 500 million Yen that will be used to buy modern equipment for the School of Veterinary at the University of Zambia.

Minister of Finance Margaret Mwanakatwe signed the agreement on behalf, while Japanese Ambassador to Zambia Hidenobe Sobashima signed on behalf of Japan.

President Edgar Lungu and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe also witnessed the signing ceremony.

And speaking during a joint media conference, President Lungu said his visit to Japan has already yielded results as can be seen from the agreement signed that will benefit the University of Zambia.

He also announced that he has invited Mr Abe to visit Zambia at an opportune time.

President Lungu said the Japanese Prime minister has since accepted the invitation.

Meanwhile, Mr Abe said there is need to promote trade between Zambia and his country.

The Japanese Prime Minister said the Japanese government will continue giving support to Zambia in areas such as health and education.

He said Japan will also work with Zambia in various forums such as the United Nations and praised the Zambian government record of looking after refuges.