Tuesday, February 18, 2025

President Hichilema Embarks on Official Visit to Japan, Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Economic Cooperation

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President Hakainde Hichilema has departed for an official working visit to Japan, at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The visit is set to further solidify the long-standing diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.

State House Chief Communications Specialist, Clayson Hamasaka, emphasized that President Hichilema’s visit aims to deepen economic cooperation and unlock new opportunities for mutual growth and development. As Zambia’s Chief Marketing Officer, the president plans to use this visit to enhance trade and investment prospects, particularly in sectors such as mining, energy, agriculture, and water harvesting.

The two nations share a rich diplomatic history, having established formal relations 60 years ago in 1964, shortly after Zambia gained independence. Over the decades, these ties have been strengthened through frequent high-level engagements and collaborations in key sectors.

In a statement released to the media, Hamasaka underscored the importance of the visit as a reaffirmation of Zambia and Japan’s strong political ties, with senior officials from both countries regularly engaging to reinforce their close relationship.

President Hichilema’s visit is expected to focus not only on economic diplomacy but also on deepening Zambia’s development partnership with Japan. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been a key player in Zambia’s growth, providing support in infrastructure, agriculture, and human resource development.

Additionally, Japan has contributed significant aid to Zambia’s health sector, particularly in the fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other public health challenges. The president’s visit will highlight Japan’s ongoing support and explore further collaboration to tackle these pressing issues.

Hamasaka concluded that the visit signifies a shared commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation and reflects the enduring strength of the partnership between Zambia and Japan.

16 COMMENTS

  1. I wish he also took with him big city mayors to go and learn a thing or two about city cleanliness and orderly provision of services.

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  2. With so many issues here and our morale at it’s lowest I really dont understand this trip
    There are so many way to strenghten ties without travel .. Why not invite them here to get a better understanding

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    • Its a State visit. Planned probably before he even went into office.
      Dont you go to the village Takki? Or just check on relatives in the city? Why do you visit your relatives? Very thing is reduced to your prespective?

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  3. We will hear of a very successful trip with alot
    Of bilateral agreements just for zambians to
    Continue having hope.Four years of Newdawn
    Can we see light of hope?

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  4. An over traveled, mostly absentee president. He is this time going away at a moment when the floods he hoped for are unmanageable in Lusaka with restricted access to markets, stations and other places. What a mess! Anyway, we are used to being without him; he will find us.

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    • While his travel may be of concern I want to digress to another topic Tonse is offering us 12 bags of fertilizer What is HH offer going to be ?? :))

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    • Tikki

      Instead of 12 bags of fertiliser , this GRZ is offering improved free education , stability and more manufacturing jobs to come………

      Which one will you choose ????

      FWD2031

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  5. Funny thing is leaders of the countries our Presidents visit don’t leave their SEATS. They just sit like spiders waiting for the prey to come into their nets. The highest you will see visiting your country is a deputy minister.

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  6. @Anonymous kwena mulibapuba….always comparing USA to Zambia..bushe guys are you really normal people..? The other one known as Dejavu also lays into Pres. HH for nothing. Surely in your numbskull you compare Japan, the manufacturer of the ever solid vehicle in Toyota (globally in fact) to Zambia. Only mad people would really. Please Pres.HH continue to do the best you can for mother Zambia, the rest niba KONFU.

  7. Chipante pante…one minute is heading to Dubai with a begging bowl…next minute he is heading to the IMF with a begging bowl….China with a begging bowl and now off to Japan….TRUMP SAYS NO MORE BEGGING BOWLS PLEASE

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