Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Zambia

04/09/2026

His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine/President of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re - election as President of the Republic of Zambia.

President Abbas underscored that Zambia and Palestine share longstanding bonds of friendship and mutual respect, which the two sides greatly value and are committed to further strengthening in ways that advance our common interests.

04/09/2026

His Excellency Alexander Van der Bellen, Federal President of the Republic of Austria, has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re - election as President of the Republic of Zambia.

President Bellen noted that relations between Austria and Zambia are marked by friendship and Trust, and that adoption of Austria’s first Africa strategy in June marks a historic commitment to fostering stronger ties with African partners including Zambia.

04/09/2026

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Deadline for all payments:20th September, 2026.

Duration: 6 Weeks 2 Days (32 Working Days)

Tuition Fee: K5000.00
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Commencement Date: 7th September, 2026.

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04/09/2026

His Excellency Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his successful re-election as President of the Republic of Zambia.

04/09/2026

His Excellency Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti, has sent a congratulatory message to President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as President of the Republic of Zambia.

04/09/2026

His Majesty, King Wilem-Alexander of the Netherlands has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as President of the Republic of Zambia.

His Majesty expressed a firm belief that the excellent ties between Zambia and the Netherlands will continue to develop during President Hichilema’s time in office for the benefit and prosperity of citizens of both countries.

03/09/2026

The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re - election as President of the Republic of Zambia.

In the message, Secretary General Moussa S. Batraki has commended the people of Zambia and Institutions for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the electoral process.

03/09/2026

His Excellency Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic of France has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as President of the Republic of Zambia.

President Macron noted that Zambia-France relationship has deepened in recent years through fruitful dialogue on debt financing, health, and the sustainable management of natural resources, further stating that the numerous ongoing and upcoming projects are promising for citizens of both countries, especially for the young people.

03/09/2026

World Trade Organization (WTO) has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as President of the Republic of Zambia.

In the message, Her Excellency Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO Director General said with Africa striving to increase its share of global trade, she is pleased to note that Zambia is punching above its weight at the WTO, and looks forward to working closely with the Zambian government in helping to shape a fairer and more resilient global trading system.

World Trade Organization - WTO

03/09/2026

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