New Delhi: A Parliamentary delegation from Zambia called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. Welcoming the delegation to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President said, India and Zambia enjoy strong and cordial relations. She said, the leaders of the Zambian freedom struggle, like the founding father and first President of Zambia, Dr Kenneth Kaunda drew inspiration from the Indian freedom struggle, particularly Mahatma
Gandhi.
The President said that in the area of economic cooperation, bilateral trade has been growing steadily. She added it is a matter of satisfaction that India and Zambia share a strong development partnership including India’s four lines of credit, which are being utilised in important fields such as transport, hydro-power, and health. India is one of the leading investors in Zambia.