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India Reaffirms Zambia Ties Amid 61st Independence Day Celebrations

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has extended warm greetings to Zambia on their 61st Independence Day. This marks another milestone in the six-decade relationship between the two nations. India was among the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with Zambia after its independence. The partnership continues to strengthen through various development cooperation programs and ministerial engagements.

Key Points: Jaishankar Greets Zambia on 61st Independence Day Partnership

  • Zambia celebrates 61 years since liberation from British colonial rule in 1964
  • India established diplomatic relations with Zambia immediately after independence
  • Recent ministerial commission reviewed cooperation across multiple sectors
  • India provides development assistance including scholarships and credit lines
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EAM Jaishankar extends greetings to Zambia on 61st Independence Day, reaffirms bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar extends warm Independence Day greetings to Zambia, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening their six-decade bilateral partnership.

"Warm felicitations to FM Mulambo Haimbe, the Government and the people of Zambia on the occasion of their Independence. Committed to strengthening our time-tested partnership. - EAM S. Jaishankar"

New Delhi, Oct 24

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday extended heartfelt greetings to Zambian Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe, the government and the people of Zambia on the occasion of their Independence Day, reaffirming India's commitment to deepening the long-standing partnership between the two countries

"Warm felicitations to FM Mulambo Haimbe, the Government and the people of Zambia on the occasion of their Independence. Committed to strengthening our time-tested partnership," EAM posted on X.

Zambia on Friday celebrated its 61st Independence Day, marking its liberation from British colonial rule in October 1964.

This year's Independence Day is being commemorated under the theme: '61 Years of Peace and Unity - Building a Resilient and Prosperous Zambia.'

India and Zambia enjoy warm and cordial relations. India established diplomatic relations with Zambia soon after its independence in 1964. Over these last six decades, India has come to be seen as a reliable partner and friend by successive Zambian leadership. The relationship continues to be driven by mutual respect and is based on a spirit of partnership for mutual benefit. India was among the first few countries to establish diplomatic relations with Zambia just after its independence in 1964.

Earlier in November 2024, the 6th Session of the Joint Permanent Commission at the Ministerial level between India and Zambia took place in Lusaka, wherein both sides undertook a comprehensive review of the entire gamut of bilateral relations.

The JPC discussed cooperation in the areas of agriculture, education, science and technology, energy, culture, housing and urban development, finance, development partnership, training scholarship and capacity building, defence, mines and mineral resources, transport and communications, water development and sanitation, disaster management, healthcare, etc.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Zambia is among the few African countries which has considerably benefited from India's development cooperation programme.

India has provided EXIM Bank credits, railway wagons and flood and drought relief grants/assistance and lines of credit, besides fully paid scholarships for various higher education courses and ITEC training slots, as well as specialised capacity building programmes under the India-Africa Forum Summit.

- IANS

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Rohit P
India's soft power diplomacy at its best! The scholarships and training programs we provide are creating lasting bonds with future Zambian leaders. This is how real friendships are built.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate our diplomatic outreach, I hope we're also getting fair returns on these development programs. The EXIM Bank credits and scholarships should translate into tangible economic benefits for India too.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in Zambia, I can confirm the deep affection Zambians have for India. Our doctors, engineers, and teachers are highly respected there. Great to see this relationship growing stronger!
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Vikram M
61 years of independence from colonial rule is significant. India understands this journey well. Our shared history of fighting colonialism makes this partnership special. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The cooperation in agriculture and technology mentioned here could be game-changing for both countries. Hope we see more Indian companies investing in Zambia's mineral resources sector too.

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