President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election. President Putin said the two countries will continue to work together to deepen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. In a congratulatory message through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Wednesday, President Putin expressed confidence that President Hichilema’s leadership would strengthen already existing ties between the two countries. Zambia and Russia have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 1964 with cooperation spanning education, mining, energy and trade. “His Excellency Mr Vladimir V Putin, President of the Russian Federation, has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re – election as President of the Republic of Zambia.President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership...