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British Prime minister hails Mwanawasa for good relations

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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has praised President Levy Mwanawasa  for the good relations between the United Kingdom and Zambia.

Mr Brown said United Kingdom values the good relation that exists between his
country and Zambiais.

Mr Brown was responding to a congratulatory message from President Mwanawasa on his appointment as Prime Minister.

”The success Zambia has enjoyed over recent years is testimony to the strong
example you have set on political and economical governance and the foundation you
have laid as well as promoting the governance agenda in region and beyond.’ said Mr
brown

This is contained in a statement issued by  Special Assistant to the President for
Public Relations and Press,John Musukuma and made available to ZANIS this evening.

And President Mwanawasa has sent a message of congratulations to the President of
the Republic of India, Pratibha Pail on her election as first female president.

The President said Zambia and India enjoy warm and cordial relations that is
cemented by a common membership in international organisation such as the United
Nations and the Commonwealth.

“It is with great pleasure that I extend to you my warm and heartfelt
congratulations on your election as India’s female president. Your victory is a
clear testimony of the confidence that people of India have in your leadership
abilities.” Said President Mwanawasa

Meanwhile President Mwanawasa has also sent a message of condolences to the
President of the Republic of Peru, his Excellency Alan Garcia, on the death of more
than 337 people and the injured following the earthquake which hit the coast of Peru
on August 15, this year

President Mwanawasa expressed  sadness and shock at the tragic death of more than
337 people and the injuring of hundreds following the earth quake.

“On behalf of the government, the people of Zambia and indeed on my behalf I wish to
express our heartfelt condolences to and through you to the people of Peru on this
tragic loss.” said the President

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