President Hakainde Hichilema is tomorrow scheduled to undertake a two day State Visit to the United Republic of Tanzania, following an invitation from the country’s President Samia Hassan.
Whilst in the neighbouring county, President Hichilema is expected to hold bilateral talks focusing on areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing trade, investment and infrastructure development among others, as well as discussions on the revamping, capitalization and operationalization of the Tanzania Zambia Railways TAZARA.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Stanely Kakubo has confirmed in a statement saying the state visit is significant as Tanzania is a strategic partner for the country in terms of transportation in the Southern Region for freight and passengers through the Eastern African seaport of Dar-es-Salaam.
“This Visit is highly significant as Tanzania remains a strategic partner as a link for transportation in the southern region for both freight and passengers through the eastern African seaport of Dar-es-Salaam. To this end, during the Visit, President Hichilema and President Hassan will hold bilateral talks where discussions will focus on areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing trade, investment and infrastructure development, among others” Mr. Kakubo said.
The Tanzania-Zambia Mafuta TAZAMA Pipelines Limited, and the Nakonde-Tunduma One Stop Border Post ( OSBP ) will also be an area of discussion and focus and that the President will tour the Dar-es-Salaam Port, Dar-es-Salaam Standard Main Gauge Railway Station, TAZAMA Pipelines Limited and TAZARA.
The Minister further disclosed in the same statement that the two Presidents will also preside over the signing of Memoranda of understanding ( MOU ) in the fields of defense and tourism.
Mr. Kakubo expressed hope that President Hichilema’s visit will strengthen the ties between the two sister countries that have existed for many years for the benefit of the people of Zambia.
“The President is of the firm belief that increased collaboration through trade and investment and beneficial joint ventures at regional and continental levels will provide the necessary building blocks and opportunities that are crucial to ensuring improved livelihoods and integral economic transformation.
“ Therefore, it is hoped that President Hichilema’s visit to Tanzania will provide for the firming of the longstanding ties between the two sister countries and unlock the much needed economic opportunities that will yield tangible benefits to the people of Zambia” he added.
President Hichilema is expected to return to Zambia immediately after his engagements.
Very hard working President, this one. Us Kabushi residents are voting for UPND again without a shed of a doubt. Please allow the PF to field the chap that they are saying is popular, where crowds are following him thinking he still has money to dish out
Soon leaders of other African States will be afraid to meet the president…………
He is proving that he he streets ahead of most of them on securing zambias interests…………
Teka amatak0 iwe and do some work for a change.
Its very important for your own self preservation to live in harmony and peace with your neighbours..and most of Tz citizens are disciplined unlike ba congole..lets keep the soup ya mbuzi by maintaining good relations with TZ. Jambo
Kaiser Zulu is a sick man who only knows how to insult. This truly spesks badly of his upbringing. I blame his parents or need i say his parents were horrible. Misfits who lamentably failed in their sacred duty of parentage. What a shame.
He is a homo in denial………
@ Ambanwa, you couldn’t have put it better!