Lusaka, August 24, 2021, SPA -- On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Minister of State for African Countries Affairs Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Qattan has participated in the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of Hakainde Hichilema as the new President of the Republic of Zambia. The ceremony was attended by a number of countries' leaders. The Minister of State for African Countries Affairs conveyed the congratulations and wishes of success of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, to the President and steady progress and prosperity for the Republic of Zambia. --SPA 15:11 LOCAL TIME 12:11 GMT 0017 www.spa.gov.sa/w1607567