Lusaka, August 23, 2023, The Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema, has received a verbal message from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud regarding bilateral relations and methods to strengthen them. During an official visit to Zambia, Royal Court Advisor Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Qattan delivered a significant message on Tuesday. The meeting took place at the presidential headquarters in the capital city of Lusaka, where President Hichilema was in attendance. In a recent meeting, Qattan, a prominent figure, took the opportunity to extend warm regards from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the esteemed president, government, and citizens of the Republic of Zambia. President Hichilema expressed his gratitude and extended his warm regards to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, HRH the Crown Prince, and the esteemed government and citizens of the Kingdom in a prompt response. In addition, both parties engaged in discussions pertaining to bilateral relations and explored avenues to enhance cooperation across multiple sectors. In addition, the participants thoroughly examined the wider regional and international matters that are of shared concern. In a recent statement, the President of Zambia extended a warm reception to the Kingdom's upcoming hosting of two significant summits, the "First Saudi-African Summit" and the "Fifth Arab-African Summit," scheduled to take place later this year. In a notable display of diplomatic engagement, Ambassador Ali bin Saad Al-Qahtani, representing the esteemed Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, graced the meeting held in Zambia.
