U.S., AFRICAN AND GLOBAL LEADERS CONGRATULATE HICHILEMA ON RE-ELECTION
The United States and several world leaders have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening relations and cooperation with Zambia during his second term.
The congratulatory messages followed President Hichilema’s re-election, with the United States, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), China, Somalia and Serbia expressing confidence in Zambia’s continued peace, development and international cooperation.
The United States said it looks forward to continuing to work with President Hichilema’s administration and the Zambian people to advance shared economic prosperity, regional peace and security, and global health.
The U.S. said, “We look forward to continuing to work with President Hichilema’s administration and the Zambian people to advance shared economic prosperity, regional peace and security, and global health.”
The United States further said Zambia and America have built a “strong and enduring partnership” over the past 62 years, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the relationship between the two countries.
Meanwhile, Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi congratulated President Hichilema and wished him success as he begins his second term. He also expressed hope that Zambia and the DRC would continue strengthening bilateral cooperation for the benefit of their people.
President Tshisekedi said Zambia and the DRC are “united by geography, history and culture” and should continue building on their existing relations.
He said, “We extend our wishes for every success in the fulfilment of your second term and wish the brotherly Zambian people even greater peace, stability and prosperity.”
Chinese President Xi Jinping also congratulated President Hichilema, saying relations between China and Zambia have continued to deepen through increased political mutual trust, practical cooperation and coordination on multilateral affairs.
President Xi said he had met President Hichilema twice in recent years and had worked with him to guide the development of bilateral relations. He said China “attaches great importance to its relations with Zambia” and is ready to work with President Hichilema to implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
President Xi further pledged to strengthen the traditional friendship between China and Zambia and raise the level of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.
Meanwhile, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud congratulated President Hichilema and wished him success as he begins his second term. President Mohamud reaffirmed Somalia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Zambia and promoting collaboration on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić also congratulated President Hichilema, expressing confidence that relations between Serbia and Zambia would continue to grow stronger.
The messages from Zambia’s international partners highlight the continued importance of the country’s diplomatic relationships and demonstrate the willingness of various nations to work with President Hichilema’s administration on issues of mutual interest, including economic development, peace and security, regional cooperation and global affairs.