President Kovind ceremonially commences work on 93-km Lusaka traffic project in Zambia
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind, and the President of Zambia, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, ceremonially commenced work on the 93-km Lusaka Traffic Decongestion Project on Thursday, the final day of Kovind’s state visit to three African nations, Equatorial Guinea, Swaziland and Zambia.
The Lusaka Traffic Decongestion Project has received substantial financial support from the government of India and is being executed by an Indian company, AFCONS Infrastructure.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that development partnership and economic cooperation are key pillars of India-Zambia relations.
He was happy to note that the two countries are collaborating on projects that will benefit the citizens of Zambia.
He said that India appreciates the people-centric approach of the Zambian government in its programmes and policies.
The President said that traffic congestion is a modern day challenge in urban centres across the world.
He expressed hope that the Lusaka project would lead to further cooperation between Zambia and India on socially relevant initiatives.
Later in the day, the President travelled to Livingstone and addressed the Indian community there.
Kovind said that the government of India seeks sustained and proactive engagement with the overseas Indian community.
"Dialogue with the diaspora is aimed at providing possibilities and platforms through which it can learn about as well as participate in India’s transformation. And link this transformation with the developmental priorities of Zambia," said he.
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