President Mahama to undertake state visit to Zambia

President John Dramani Mahama is to embark on a three-day State Visit to the Republic of Zambia from February 4 to 6, 2026, following an invitation from his Zambian counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema.

In a press release by the Presidency Communications, it stated that President Mahama will be accompanied by First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama and will hold bilateral talks with President Hichilema on matters of mutual interest, including strengthening diplomatic relations, enhancing trade and investment cooperation, and exploring collaborative opportunities within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

The release also said that a key moment of the visit will be an address to the National Assembly of Zambia, where President John Mahama is expected to share Ghana’s vision for a more integrated and prosperous Africa.

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He will also meet with members of the Ghanaian community in Lusaka, offering an opportunity to engage with compatriots living and working in Zambia.

Additionally, the press release noted that the visit will feature a Ghana-Zambia Business Dialogue, co-chaired by Presidents Mahama and Hichilema.

The forum is expected to provide a platform for Ghana to showcase its digital technologies and fintech services to Zambian businesses and government institutions, fostering economic partnerships and knowledge exchange.

According to the statement, the visit underscores President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to building a seamlessly connected Africa through improved transport infrastructure, expanded trade linkages, and the free movement of people and goods.

The president remains a strong advocate for the accelerated implementation of the AfCFTA, which he believes is essential for transforming African economies, creating sustainable employment opportunities for Africa’s youth, and positioning the continent competitively in the global economy.

See the release below:



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