Photo: Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, and Ms. Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America
Photo credit: Presidency
31 March 2023
Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, hosted Ms. Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States of America at State House in Lusaka.
Ms. Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America, embarked on an official visit to Zambia from 31st March to 1st April 2023, accompanied by the Second Gentleman, Mr. Douglas Emhoff.
Vice President Harris held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia. Discussions focused on important matters of mutual interest at bilateral, regional, and global levels, including democracy, food security, and sustainable economic growth.
Photo: Vice President Harris held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia.
The Vice President’s visit serves to advance US efforts to expand assistance to Zambia in accessing the digital economy, supporting climate change adaptation and resilience, strengthening business ties and investment, including through innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment of women.
President Hichilema has been driving the country’s bold and ambitious economic development agenda, and this visit solidifies Zambia’s partnership with the United States, while exploring new areas of cooperation in identified sectors that will accrue tangible benefits to the people of Zambia.
The increased high-level visits by foreign leaders and dignitaries to Zambia serves as a testament to the renewed confidence the international community has in the country’s current leadership. These visits are crucial and demonstrate Zambia’s standing as a preferred investment destination.
The country is open to collaborative partnerships, and the international community has shown willingness to work with the government of Zambia in various areas such as health, education, agriculture, mining, water and sanitation, energy, and tourism.
In her remarks, Vice President Harris said she had a great meeting with President Hichilema of Zambia. “The United States and Zambia have a shared history that underpins our strong partnership.” Democracy and good governance around the world is a priority for the United States.
Vice President Kamala Harris thanked President Hichilema for co-hosting the Summit for Democracy and embarking on an ambitious democratic reform agenda in Zambia.
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