Zambia’s Foreign Minister Delivers Message from President Hichilema to President João Lourenço
Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, S.C, MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Zambia, this morning delivered a special message from Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, to His Excellency Mr. João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola.
Hon. Haimbe, who served as Special Envoy of the Zambian Head of State, was received in audience at the Presidential Palace in Luanda. The message focused on strengthening the long-standing bilateral relations between Zambia and Angola in various sectors, including trade, infrastructure development, defence, and regional cooperation.
Speaking after the audience, Hon. Haimbe underscored that President Hichilema’s message reaffirmed Zambia’s unwavering commitment to deepening collaboration with Angola in pursuit of shared growth and prosperity.
“President Hichilema’s message underscores the importance of building upon our historic friendship to unlock new opportunities for our peoples,” Hon. Haimbe said.
The Foreign Minister was accompanied by Hon. Jack Mwiimbu, Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security; Mr. Hamaundu, Permanent Secretary (Defence); Mr. Dickson Matembo, Permanent Secretary (Home Affairs); and other senior government officials.
Upon arrival in Luanda, the delegation was received by Ms. Roster Mubita Kapaya, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Angola, and His Excellency Dr. Elias Munshya, Zambia’s Ambassador-Designate to Angola.
The visit reflects Zambia’s continued efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic engagement with Angola, a close neighbour and key partner within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Both nations continue to pursue joint projects aimed at improving connectivity through road, rail, and energy linkages, fostering regional integration and mutual development.
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