President Hichilema Departs For US Africa Leaders’ Summit

President Hakainde Hichilema has departed for the US Africa Leaders’ Summit which will be held in Washington DC.

The summit will last two days from 13th to 15th December and see African leaders from across the continent come together to discuss bilateral relations.

Other attendees will include business leaders, civil society and leading US-African businesses and investors.

The summit is expected to highlight the importance of relations between the continent and America and enhance cooperation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, explained in a press release that  “President Hichilema and other Heads of State and Government are expected to deliberate on opportunities for public-private partnerships; bolstering the US-Africa economic relationship; access to capital; food insecurity, and promoting sustainable economic growth and development.”

During the conference, President Hichilema is expected to deliver a statement during the Leaders Session on Partnering on Agenda 2063.

Additionally, he will attend the inaugural US-Africa Business Forum and various panel discussions such as the Civil Society Forum as well as the Conservation, Climate Adaptation and Just Energy Transition Forum.

It was also announced that the president will attend a meeting organised by the Council on Foreign Relations and an engagement organised by the Atlantic Council.

The conference is expected to unlock economic opportunities for scaling up innovation and entrepreneurship to ensure sustainable economic development.

Following his meetings, the president is expected to return to Zambia.