MATHEWS MALAZIKA
Lusaka
GHANAIAN President John Mahama is expected in Zambia for a state visit from Wednesday to Friday this week, at the invitation of President Hakainde Hichilema.
The visit is a reciprocal engagement following President Hichilema’s trip to the West African nation in July 2023.
President Mahama’s visit is a build-up on the outcomes of the second session of the Zambia–Ghana Joint Permanent Commission held in Lusaka in October 2025.
The visit underscores the long-standing cordial relations between Zambia and Ghana, founded on pan-African solidarity, shared values and a mutual commitment to advancing Africa’s development agenda.
In a statement yesterday, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Rodney Sikumba said during the visit, the two heads of state will hold bilateral talks at State House to provide strategic direction on priority areas of cooperation.
“The discussions are expected to advance the implementation of existing memoranda of understanding between Zambia and Ghana across various sectors, with a view to promoting trade, investment, and privatesector partnerships,” Mr Sikumba said.
In addition, President Mahama will on Thursday address Parliament to provide an opportunity for him to engage Zambian legislators on shared democratic values.
On Friday, the two presidents will attend the Zambia–Ghana Business Forum, aimed at promoting trade and investment opportunities, particularly within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
“Priority areas of cooperation to be advanced during the visit include agriculture and food security, energy, mining value addition, waste management and the circular economy,” Mr Sikumba said.
Other areas of cooperation to be advanced are trade and investment, commodities exchange systems, skills development and emerging technologies, as well as fintech.
Zambia and Ghana have remained strategic partners with a shared vision of a prosperous, integrated and self-reliant Africa.
Mr Sikumba, who is Minister of Tourism, said the Ghanaian President’s visit will therefore provide a vital platform to deepen bilateral ties, strengthen economic cooperation and reinforce collaboration at continental level for mutual benefit.
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