Lusaka, March 24, 2022, SPA -- President Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic of Zambia received here today the Advisor at the Royal Court, Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Qattan, and the accompanying delegation. During the reception, Qattan conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense to His Excellency, and their wishes of further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the Republic of Zambia. For his part, the President sent his greetings and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and the government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. President Hechilema praised the Kingdom's efforts that support the development, economy and health sector in his country. During the reception, they discussed the relations between the two countries, and ways to support and develop them in various fields, in addition to all regional and international issues of common interest. The Zambian President expressed his country's support for the Kingdom's bid to host the Expo 2030 in Riyadh, while Qattan expressed the thanks and appreciation of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this support, which stems from the distinguished relations between the two countries. -- SPA 17:38 LOCAL TIME 14:38 GMT 0017 www.spa.gov.sa/w1712019