President Hichilema personally received President Mahama at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, alongside Ghana's High Commissioner to Zambia, Elizabeth Nyantakyi, and other senior officials. The First Lady of Ghana, Lordina Dramani Mahama, accompanied the president on the diplomatic mission.
The state visit centers on bilateral discussions addressing mutual interests between Ghana and Zambia, including strengthening diplomatic ties, expanding trade and investment cooperation, and identifying collaborative opportunities within the African Continental Free Trade Area framework. The AfCFTA represents one of the world's largest free trade areas and aims to boost intra-African commerce.
During his time in Zambia, President Mahama is scheduled to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Embassy Park in Lusaka, paying respects to Zambia's fallen national heroes. This ceremonial gesture reflects the deep historical and cultural bonds between the two Commonwealth nations.
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A significant highlight of the visit will be President Mahama's address to the National Assembly of Zambia, where he is expected to articulate Ghana's strategic vision for enhanced African integration and economic prosperity. The address provides an opportunity for the Ghanaian leader to share perspectives on regional cooperation and development strategies with Zambian lawmakers.
President Mahama's delegation includes key government officials and presidential advisors. Among them are Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President; Joyce Bawa Mogtari, Presidential Advisor and Special Aide; Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew, Legal Counsel to the President; and Stan Xoese Dogbe, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations.
The ministerial contingent comprises Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Communication and Digital Technology Minister Samuel Nartey George, and Gender and Social Protection Minister Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey. The composition of the delegation signals Ghana's prioritization of education, technology, and social development in its diplomatic engagements.
The state visit represents the latest chapter in Ghana-Zambia relations and reflects President Mahama's broader diplomatic strategy of strengthening South-South cooperation and advancing Africa's economic transformation agenda. Both nations have historically maintained cordial relations rooted in shared colonial history under British rule and common membership in regional organizations.
A significant highlight of the visit will be President Mahama's address to the National Assembly of Zambia, where he is expected to articulate Ghana's strategic vision for enhanced African integration and economic prosperity. The address provides an opportunity for the Ghanaian leader to share perspectives on regional cooperation and development strategies with Zambian lawmakers.
President Mahama's delegation includes key government officials and presidential advisors. Among them are Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President; Joyce Bawa Mogtari, Presidential Advisor and Special Aide; Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew, Legal Counsel to the President; and Stan Xoese Dogbe, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations.
The ministerial contingent comprises Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Communication and Digital Technology Minister Samuel Nartey George, and Gender and Social Protection Minister Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey. The composition of the delegation signals Ghana's prioritization of education, technology, and social development in its diplomatic engagements.
The state visit represents the latest chapter in Ghana-Zambia relations and reflects President Mahama's broader diplomatic strategy of strengthening South-South cooperation and advancing Africa's economic transformation agenda. Both nations have historically maintained cordial relations rooted in shared colonial history under British rule and common membership in regional organizations.
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