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Naidu hopes for early ratification of ISA Framework Agreement by Zambia

Naidu hopes for early ratification of ISA Framework Agreement by Zambia

New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday welcomed Zambia as a member of
the International Solar Alliance and expressed hope for an early ratification of the Framework Agreement
by Zambia.
Interacting with the Parliamentary delegation from Zambia led by Dr Patrick Matibini, Speaker,
National Assembly of Zambia who called on him, here Monday, he also assured that India would do its best
to promote renewable energy including solar technologies to enhance incomes and to safeguard global
environment.
On India-Zambia bilateral cooperation, he noted that it extended to a variety of sectors such as health,
education, capacity building, energy and infrastructure. India, he said, is willing to extend cooperation in mutually
identified areas.
Mr Naidu also welcomed frequent exchanges between the two Parliaments and said such interactions would
be beneficial in sharing experience & learning from each other’s best practices. He said the Indian Parliament
would be happy to associate with the Zambian Parliament in any specific area, including training of its officials
in the institutional or technical human resource development.
He also thanked Zambia wholeheartedly for its continued support to India’s candidature to various international
forums and UN agencies. He conveyed his best wishes for the peace, progress and prosperity of Zambia and
well-being and good health of the friendly people of Zambia.
Referring to the warm and friendly relations shared by the two countries, he said both India and Zambia
are working together for the mutual benefit and prosperity of their people.
Mr Naidu said India was one of the first countries to recognise Zambia after its independence in 1964. 'Our
warm and friendly bilateral relations have evolved and strengthened over the years and the visit of President
of India to Zambia this year has given a fresh impetus to these ties,' he added.
The Vice President appreciated Zambia’s unwavering commitment to democracy since its Independence
and the peaceful transfer of power in Zambia after every election. He also lauded Zambia for maintaining
friendly and cordial relationships with all the 8 nations that surround it.
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