His Excellency Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia has congratulated Her Excellency Mrs. Samia Suluhu Hassan on her appointment and subsequent swearing-in as President of the United Republic of Tanzania on Friday, 19th March, 2021, by Diramakini REPORTER (Lusaka).
This is according to a statement issued by Special Assistant to the President Press and Public Relations Mr. Isaac Chipampe in Lusaka.
This follows the passing on of President John Pombe Magufuli last week on Wednesday, 17th March, 2021.
In his message of congratulations to President Hassan, the President stated: “On this occasion marking your appointment and swearing- in as the first female President of the United Republic of Tanzania, I wish to take this opportunity to extend heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the people of the Republic of Zambia, the Government and indeed on my own behalf.”
The President is confident that President Hassan will continue with the socio-economic transformation agenda embarked upon by the late President John Pombe Magufuli which has seen Tanzania graduate to a middle-income economy.
“Your Excellency, as you assume the responsibilities of this higher office, I wish to reassure you of the Zambian Government’s support and firm commitment to enhancing fraternal relations between the two countries. Additionally, allow me to also reaffirm my country's commitment to continue interacting and exchanging common positions on issues of mutual interest at the regional and international fora,”said President.