President elect Hakainde Hichilema gives a press briefing at his residence in Lusaka, on Aug 16, 2021. (PATRICK MEINHARDT / AFP)
BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Hakainde Hichilema on his election as Zambian president.
In a recent congratulatory message, Xi said China and Zambia are good friends, good partners and good brothers.
Since the establishment of China-Zambia diplomatic ties, he noted, the two sides have deepened political mutual trust, achieved remarkable results in cooperation in various fields, and rendered each other mutual understanding and support on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns.
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"I attach great importance to the development of China-Zambia relations, value the traditional friendship between the two countries, and stand ready to work with President Hichilema to deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields, so as to bring benefits to both countries and their people," Xi said.