Zambia s democracy cheers Kenya
By BRIAN KAYAYA
KENYAN President Mwai Kibaki says Zambia has continued to champion democracy in the southern African region and expressed confidence that under President Banda’s leadership, the country will build on the achievement.
Mr Kibaki said Zambia should continue to enhance her democratic leadership role on the continent.
This is according to a congratulatory message to President Banda released yesterday in Lusaka by special assistant to the President for press and public relations, John Musukuma.
Mr Kibaki said Zambia had recorded impressive achievements on various fronts, including significant and far-reaching economic reforms under the MMD.
“Your election is a recognition of your commitment to the development of Zambia into a peaceful and prosperous nation. We applaud all Zambians for protecting and nurturing democracy,” he said.
President Kibaki said it was his desire that cordial relations between the two nations should be further strengthened for the mutual benefit of both countries.
And Korean President Kim Yong Nam has wished President Banda great success in his noble work to bring about national solidarity and prosperity to Zambia.
“I want to avail myself this opportunity to express my conviction that the friendly and cooperative relations existing between our two countries will grow further in scope and strength,” he said.
And Serbian President Boris Tadic has expressed hope that the years ahead will be characterised by the continued deepening of the bilateral ties established on a firm foundation of mutual understanding and friendship.
“On the occasion of your election as President of the republic of Zambia, I write to extend to you my sincere congratulations and best wishes for success in discharging your duties,” President Tadic said.
Others who have sent congratulatory messages to President Banda are King Abdalla Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia, King Harald of Norway and King Mohammed VI of Morocco.
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