Mahama embarks on Zambia state visit to deepen bilateral ties
President John Dramani Mahama has set off for Lusaka on a three-day state visit that is expected to strengthen Ghana’s partnership with Zambia and advance his broader vision of African integration.
The Ghanaian leader, accompanied by First Lady Lordina Mahama, is arriving from Dubai, where he attended the World Governments Summit. His travel to Zambia is aboard an aircraft provided by the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi.
Upon landing at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, President Mahama will be received by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and First Lady Mutinta Hichilema. The ceremonial reception will feature senior officials from both countries, members of the diplomatic corps, and cultural performers, underscoring the significance of the visit.
Ghana’s High Commissioner to Zambia, Elizabeth Nyantakyi, has described the engagement as a milestone in Ghana-Zambia relations. She revealed that several Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) are expected to be signed, including a visa waiver agreement aimed at easing travel between the two nations.
“This visit will strengthen bilateral relations between Ghana and Zambia,” Nyantakyi said, noting that the agreements would pave the way for deeper cooperation across political, economic, and cultural spheres.
Soon after his arrival, President Mahama is scheduled to meet with members of the Ghanaian community in Zambia. The dialogue will focus on challenges faced by Ghanaians abroad and the role of the diaspora in national development.
On Thursday, he will hold formal talks with President Hichilema. The discussions are expected to centre on trade, political cooperation, and regional integration, while also addressing continental issues that demand collective African action.
A major highlight of the visit will be President Mahama’s address to the National Assembly of Zambia. In his speech, he is expected to articulate Ghana’s vision for “a more integrated and prosperous Africa,” emphasising the importance of transport infrastructure, expanded trade links, and the free movement of people and goods.
The President has consistently championed closer cooperation among African states, framing it as essential to building resilience and prosperity across the continent. His Lusaka visit is seen as part of that wider push to foster unity and shared progress.
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