– Mozambican President, Daniel Chapo has arrived in the country.
The presidential challenger carrying Mr Chapo touched down at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport at 19:05 hours local time.
The media reports that Mr Chapo was accompanied by his Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Manuela and other senior government officials.
He was welcomed by Minister of foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Mulambo Haimbe, Water and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu, Lusaka Province Minister Sheal Mulyata as well as senior government officials from both countries.
Mr Chapo is on a three-day working visit in Zambia from October 22 to 24, 2025 at the invitation of President Hakainde Hichilema.
On Friday, October 24, 2025, President Chapo is expected to grace Zambia’s 61st Independence Day Celebrations.
The visit by the Mozambican leader underscores the warm and enduring relations between Zambia and Mozambique towards deepening bilateral cooperation anchored on shared values, mutual respect, and a collective vision for regional trade, peace, and stability.
During the visit, President Chapo will hold talks with his Zambian counterpart, President Hichilema at State House where the two leaders are expected to review the status of existing bilateral agreements and explore new areas of cooperation.
the two countries’ continued cooperation within regional and continental frameworks, particularly under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African
Union (AU), to promote peace, security, and socio-economic integration.
President Chapo’s visit further reaffirms the commitment of both countries to enhance cross-border trade and infrastructure connectivity, including ongoing initiatives such as the Nacala Development Corridor, which serves as a key trade route linking Zambia to the Indian Ocean.
Later in the day, the visiting President will depart Zambia following the conclusion of his engagements.
