New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, received Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the President of the Republic of Zambia, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (August 21, 2019). The President also hosted a banquet in his honour.

Welcoming the Zambian President on his first state visit to India, the President said that development cooperation is a key pillar of India-Zambia partnership. India is committed to cooperate with Zambia within the framework of South-South Cooperation. We are happy to extend capacity building, skill development and financing assistance to support Zambia's growth and development.

The President said that the bilateral trade and investment partnership between India and Zambia is impressive. But the two co...