President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday held a significant meeting with the Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Shigeru Ishiba, in a move that reaffirmed the long-standing diplomatic relations and cooperation between the two nations. The meeting highlighted the enduring partnership that has flourished since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1964.
During the discussions, the two leaders reaffirmed two pivotal bilateral agreements signed earlier in the day: a Policy Dialogue Mechanism, aimed at facilitating regular political consultations, and a Bilateral Investment Agreement, designed to promote and protect investments between Zambia and Japan. These agreements are expected to deepen economic and political collaboration, fostering mutual growth and development.
President Hichilema expressed his gratitude on behalf of the Zambian people for Japan’s unwavering support in key sectors such as mining, agriculture, and infrastructure development. He emphasized the transformative impact of Japan’s contributions to Zambia’s socio-economic progress.
To further solidify the partnership, both leaders agreed to enhance bilateral policy dialogue, ensuring that the two nations continue to work closely on matters of shared interest.
President Hichilema also extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Government and people of Japan for their warm hospitality during his working visit. He reiterated Zambia’s commitment to strengthening the bond between the two countries, which has grown steadily over the decades.
This meeting marks another milestone in the enduring friendship between Zambia and Japan, paving the way for increased collaboration and shared prosperity.
And this explains as to why after 60 years of independence we still want someone to babysit us….HH went to Japan for a photo shoot and doing his own personal business…..just a few months ago HH said the Lobito corridor project is a done deal….try to ask HH about the Lobito corridor deal today and he will blame it on drought or PF
No, on Nakacinda, Bowman Lusambo and Mumbi Phiri
What is The Almighty HH still doing in Japan because the host prime minister is already in America visiting Trump?
No this is not true baba. HH is a wise man better than you. he is aware that the promises that were made by America may not produce fruits due to change of Government. its within his wisdom that he has rushed to Japan to organize for more resources to under take the project.
at times let us learn to ask and allow to be educated before we yap rubbish. find out the status of Usaid and those who have been working under the same organization.
already HH is worried about the issue of ARV because USA shows negative responses.
allow HH to Rule and i can assure you we will all be happy in one way or the other
African leaders should be ashamed of themselves…for HH shaking hands with the Japanese President means he is working hard….THANK GOD FOR TRUMP….NO MORE HANDOUTS AND I HOPE TRUMP CAN DISBAND THE IMF…..AND THE UN SHOULD BE KICKED OUT OF THE US
If we can at least get the Japanese work culture, we will look to the future with optimism!
No one can develop zambia but Zambians themselves. Better to look for resources and give our
People. Investors will only invest
To reap back their investment.
People with great resources and without access to financial capital to develop those resources will always remain poor People with great resources.
Eve with all this, trust me, the common man is and will continue wallowing in abject poverty. Just for clarity, nothing changes
Whilst HH is in a meeting I bet the hangers on are shopping like there’s no tomorow
Hopefully Customs will be their to welcome them back
Ba Lipota how were bilateral ties strengthened??
It is 60 years of dependency on Japan and not cooperation.
Election fund dependency ??
@ Tikki
In abundance of water a fool is thirsty….lets now focus on Japan or China to spoon feed us because Trump is not giving us freebies…..
When an African becomes rich, his bank accounts are in Switzerland. He travels to France for Medical treatment.He invests in Germany. He buys from Dubai. He consumes Chinese. He prays in Rome or Mecca. His children study in Europe. He travels to Canada, USA, Europe for tourism.
If he dies, he will be buried in his native country of Africa.
Africa is just a cemetery for Africans. How could a cemetery be developed?
What a wonderful and precise analogy
Well stated !!!
He seems to have been there for weeks having daily bilateral relations announcements… Is he just OK?
That is privy info
These Bembas! Yaba. After failing to conquer the Ngonis in the East, they went to the Far East and conquered there. Ati President Ishiba! I hear there’s even Kashimoto there. Twacula
The JICA president is Tanaka. The Bembas are all over Japan