India has welcomed Zambia to be a member of International Solar alliance, with Vice president Venkaiah Naidu expressing hope for an early approval of the Framework Agreement by Zambia.
During a meeting with Parliamentary delegation from Zambia on Monday in Delhi, led by Patrick Matibini, the speaker of Zambias National Assembly, Vice President Naidu also welcomed frequent exchanges between two parliaments and said that such interactions would be beneficial in sharing experience and learning from each others best practices.
He further mentioned that the Indian Parliament would be happy to associate with Zambian Parliament in any specific area, including training of its officials in the institutional or technical human resource development, according to the official press release.
"India-Zambia share warm & friendly relations based on common values such as commitment to democracy, liberty, equality and rule of law," the Vice President tweeted.
Vice President Naidu also stated, "India was one of the first countries to recognize Zambia after its independence in 1964. Our warm and friendly bilateral relations have evolved and strengthened over the years. The visit of the President of India to Zambia this year has given a fresh impetus to these ties."
He further repeated India's commitment towards promoting renewable energy including solar technologies "to enhance incomes and to safeguard global environment".
The leaders of Zambian freedom struggle, such as Kenneth Kaunda, drew inspiration from Indias Struggle for freedom, particularly from the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi. Apart from this, India has extended lines of credit to the nation for its developmental needs, including USD 75 million for developmental projects in Zambia and grant of USD 5 million for projects in health, education and social sectors announced during former Vice President Hamid Ansari visit to the nation 2010.