PRESS STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, ON THE VISIT BY MR. SERGIO MATTARELLA, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ITALY TO THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation wishes to inform the Nation that His Excellency, Mr. Sergio Mattarella, President of the Republic of Italy will undertake an Official Visit to Zambia from 6th to 8th July, 2022.
Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia and President Mattarella are expected to hold bilateral talks where discussions will focus on pertinent matters of mutual interest at bilateral, regional and international levels.
During this historic visit, President Mattarella is scheduled to address the National Assembly of Zambia on 7th July, 2022.
Zambia and Italy share excellent bilateral relations and cooperation premised on shared values and mutual respect. The two countries also collaborate at international level through common membership to the United Nations, among other institutions.
Government remains resolute in its pursuit of robust economic diplomacy in order to safeguard the country’s interests on the international arena. The high level engagements with strategic partners underscore the commitment of the Government to achieve its goal of economic transformation underpinned by peace and security.
In this regard, this landmark visit by President Mattarella will further consolidate the strong ties between Zambia and Italy for the mutual benefit of the people in the two countries.
His Excellency President Mattarella is expected to depart Zambia on 8th July, 2022.
(Original signed)
Hon. Stanley K. Kakubo, M.P
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
LUSAKA
5th July, 2022