Narendra Modi congratulates Hakainde Hichilema on Zambian reelection

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended congratulations to Hakainde Hichilema on his reelection as the President of Zambia. In a message shared on the social media platform X, Modi expressed a desire to deepen the long-standing partnership between the two nations.

India and Zambia maintain diplomatic ties across various sectors, including trade, investment, development assistance, healthcare, education, agriculture, and capacity building. Economic cooperation is particularly notable in the pharmaceutical, mining, and manufacturing industries, where Indian businesses maintain a presence. The reelection of Hichilema is expected to provide continuity in bilateral engagement as both countries look to expand cooperation into new areas.