Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Rodney Sikumba has announced that President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, will undertake a State Visit to the Republic of Zambia from February 4th to 6th , 2026, at the invitation of Mr Hakainde Hichilema.
According to a press statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka today, Mr Sikumba disclosed that the State Visit is a reciprocal engagement following President Hichilema’s State Visit to the Republic of Ghana in July 2023 and builds on the outcomes of the Second Session of the Zambia-Ghana Joint Permanent Commission, held in Lusaka in October 2025.
Mr Sikumba observed that the visit underscores the long-standing cordial relations between Zambia and Ghana, founded on Pan-African solidarity, shared values and a mutual commitment to advancing Africa’s development agenda.
The Minister added that during the visit, the two Heads of State will hold bilateral talks at State House in Lusaka to provide strategic direction on priority areas of cooperation.
He noted that the discussions are expected to advance the implementation of existing Memoranda of Understanding between Zambia and Ghana across various sectors, with a view to promoting trade, investment and private-sector partnerships.
The Minister further stated that, President Mahama will, on February 5th 2026, address the Parliament of the Republic of Zambia and that the address will provide an opportunity for the President of Ghana to engage Zambia’s legislators on shared democratic values.
Mr Sikumba said President Hichilema and his counterpart are further expected to attend the Zambia–Ghana Business Forum on February 6th, 2026.
He explained that the business forum is aimed at promoting trade and investment opportunities, particularly within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Mr Sikumba highlighted that priority areas of cooperation to be advanced during the visit include agriculture and food security, energy, mining value addition, waste management and the circular economy, trade and investment, commodities exchange systems, as well as skills development and emerging technologies, including Fintech.
He observed that Zambia and Ghana remain strategic partners with a shared vision of a prosperous, integrated, and self-reliant Africa.
“This State visit will, therefore, provide a vital platform to deepen bilateral ties, strengthen economic cooperation and reinforce collaboration at continental level for mutual benefit,” he said.
President Mahama is expected to depart Lusaka immediately after his official engagements.
