Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema for his warm wishes on Modi completing 25 years of service to the nation as Head of Government. The Prime Minister's Office released a statement on October 8, 2026, confirming that India deeply values its friendship with Zambia and looks forward to further strengthening the close partnership between the two nations. The communication was shared through both an official press release and a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), where Modi personally thanked President Hichilema and reaffirmed India's commitment to the bilateral relationship.