Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia for his warm wishes on Modi completing 25 years of service to the nation as Head of Government. The Prime Minister stated that India deeply values its friendship with Zambia and looks forward to further strengthening the close partnership between the two countries. The exchange occurred via the Prime Minister's official X account on October 8, 2026, and was subsequently published as a press release by the Press Information Bureau. This content may not be financially relevant.