Lungu congratulates Trump

President Lungu with his special aide for Press and Public Relations Amos Chanda… Picture State House

President Edgar Lungu has sent a message of congratulations to US President-elect Donald Trump following his electoral victory in the November 8 Presidential elections.

In his congratulatory letter to Mr Trump, President Lungu said the outcome of the elections reflects the trust and confidence the American people have reposed in him to lead the country towards major transformation in the social, economic and political discourse as articulated in his campaign.

He says the Zambian government looks forward to working with the new Administration in addressing issues of mutual concern at both bilateral and multi-lateral levels for the benefit of the two countries and the global community at large.

The President has also commended Democratic Party candidate Hillary Clinton for her extraordinary grace in defeat, noting that she has demonstrated her patriotism to her country by stressing that the winner deserves the chance to lead so that the country moves forward.

President Lungu notes that Mr Trump was magnanimous in triumph and Mrs Clinton was gracious in defeat.

He states that these important first steps from the two leaders have gone a long way to provide the necessary space for national healing needed after one of America’s most high-pitched election campaigns.

President Lungu has also congratulated President Obama for his onerous effort towards a smooth power transfer to the new President.

This is contained in a statement issued the president’s special assistant for press and public relations Amos Chanda.