US congratulates Zambian president-elect Hichilema
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States has congratulated Zambian president-elect Hakainde Hichilema on his victory in the 12 August general elections.
The US also congratulated the people of Zambia for exercising their right to vote in historic numbers and welcomed commitments from all parties to a peaceful and orderly transition.
In a press statement by Ned Price, Spokesperson of the US State Department, the US said it was looking forward to working together with the Zambian government to advance mutual interests and deepen the friendship between our two nations.
"These polls are a tribute to the democratic ideals upon which the country was founded and an inspiration for the democratic aspirations of people around the world," the statement said.
Zambia’s main opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has won the country's presidential election on his sixth attempt.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) chairperson, Justice Esau Chulu, on Monday declared Hichilema, 59, leader of the United Party for National Development (UPND), president-elect in the first round.
He defeated incumbent President Edgar Lungu, whom he was facing in the presidential race for the third time.
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