President Xi congratulates Hichilema on re-election as Zambian president
Xi said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Zambia ties, and stands ready to work with Hichilema to implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping extended his congratulations to Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as the President of Zambia on Thursday. Speaking in a message, Xi highlighted the history of their interactions, noting that they had met twice in recent years. He expressed satisfaction over the deepening of political mutual trust between the two nations and the fruitful practical cooperation they had witnessed.
Xi underscored his commitment to China-Zambia ties, pledging to collaborate with Hichilema to implement the outcomes of the recent Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. He also assured his readiness to support Hichilema in fostering traditional friendship, strengthening mutual support, and elevating the level of mutually beneficial cooperation.
Xi's aim was to elevate the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between China and Zambia to new heights, thereby delivering greater benefits to the two peoples.
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