The Times of Zambia
ZAMBIA, AFRICA, April 10, 2003: First Lady Maureen Mwanawasa of Zambia has called for more cultural exchange programs between Zambia and India, saying this will strengthen ties between the two countries. Mrs. Mwanawasa’s remarks were made when she officiated at a cultural night of a visiting Indian dance troupe at Lusaka’s Hindu Hall on Tuesday. She said there was need to support those involved in strengthening ties between different peoples through the cultural exchange programs. “If you love culture, then you need to support programs like this which bring two different peoples together. These are important because they go a long way in strengthening ties between the two peoples. It is good to learn that the Indian high commission in Zambia has lined up a number of programs this year that will go a long way in strengthening the relations between the two peoples,” Mrs. Mwanawasa said.