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King Mswati III congratulates Hichilema on re-election

King Mswati III, Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, has congratulated Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election. The message was conveyed on behalf of the King, the Queen Mother, the Eswatini Government and people. King Mswati III expressed confidence…

King Mswati III congratulates Hichilema on re-election

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King Mswati III congratulates Hichilema on re-election

ESWATINI King Mswati III, Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, has congratulated Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election.



The message was conveyed on behalf of the King, the Queen Mother, the Eswatini Government and people.

King Mswati III expressed confidence that Zambia would prosper under Hichilema’s leadership and reaffirmed Eswatini’s commitment to strengthening ties between the two countries.

He said Eswatini stood ready to deepen the bonds of friendship between the nations for their mutual benefit.

The King wished Hichilema and the people of Zambia continued health, prosperity and happiness.



Hichilema was declared the winner of Zambia’s presidential election after securing a second term in office.

Source: Zambian Observer — Read more

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