_… Undertake State Visit to Zambia and hold bilateral talks with Zambian counterpart, Hakainde Hichilema_
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced that Mozambican President, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, will undertake a state visit to Zambia from June 27 to 29, 2024.
This visit comes at the invitation of President Hakainde Hichilema.
The state visit by President Nyusi reciprocates President Hichilema’s previous visits to Mozambique, which included a state visit from April 4 to 6, 2023, and an official visit to launch modernized facilities at Nacala Port on October 7, 2023.
During his visit, President Nyusi and President Hichilema will engage in bilateral talks in Lusaka, focusing on areas of mutual interest.
The discussions will cover the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in tourism, border infrastructure development, and energy, among other sectors.
On June 28, 2024, President Nyusi is scheduled to address the National Assembly of Zambia and tour selected manufacturing companies in Lusaka.
The following day, he will attend the 58th Zambia International Trade Fair in Ndola as the Guest of Honour.
Zambia and Mozambique have a long history of excellent bilateral relations, characterized by shared values and cooperation in socio-economic and political spheres.
Mozambique serves as a crucial transport link for Zambia through the seaport of Beira and the Nacala Corridor.
President Hichilema remains committed to strengthening Zambia’s ties with its neighbors through enhanced bilateral and regional cooperation.
President Nyusi’s visit is expected to further solidify the relationship between the two countries and unlock economic opportunities for their mutual benefit.
President Nyusi will conclude his visit on June 29, 2024.
