HH to undertake working visit to UAE

President Hakainde Hichilema is set to embark on a crucial working visit to the United Arab Emirates from September 29 to 30, at the official invitation of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The announcement was made in Lusaka by Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, highlighting the administration's continued push to forge robust international partnerships aimed at accelerating Zambia's economic recovery and structural transformation. During the two-day diplomatic mission, President Hichilema and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan are expected to hold high-level bilateral talks in Abu Dhabi. The discussions will center on deepening strategic cooperation across several mutual areas of interest, including mining, renewable energy, infrastructure development, and agriculture. A core component of the itinerary will be the formalization of these discussions through the signing of targeted Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) designed to unlock tangible foreign direct investment for Zambia. This upcoming visit builds upon a series of progressive diplomatic and economic exchanges between Lusaka and Abu Dhabi over recent years. Inking strategic pacts with Gulf nations has become a cornerstone of the New Dawn administration's foreign policy, which seeks to diversify Zambia's international alliances and attract capital from non-traditional economic powerhouses. The UAE has increasingly positioned itself as a key investor in Zambia's mining and technology sectors, particularly through initiatives involving state-backed entities and prominent investment holding structures. Observers note that the visit underscores Zambia's growing appeal as a stable investment destination within Southern Africa. As the government aggressively pursues economic restructuring, securing reliable international partners capable of financing large-scale industrial and infrastructural projects remains vital. Analysts an