Africa-Press. Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has concluded a three-day official visit to Zambia, during which a series of bilateral agreements were signed to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, food security, energy and investment. According to officials, these agreements are intended not only to deepen ties between Ghana and Zambia, but also to contribute to development efforts across the African continent.
The most significant outcome of the visit was the agreement to abolish travel visas between the two countries, a step expected to facilitate the movement of people, goods and services, and to open the door to increased trade and joint investments.
In a speech before Zambia’s National Assembly, the Ghanaian president stressed the need for African countries to trade more with one another, saying: “Africa is the continent that trades the least with itself, and this is unacceptable. When we look at the size of the continent’s economy and the level of intra-African trade, it is extremely low. The agreements signed today, especially the decision to allow visa-free travel, are not merely diplomatic tools, but an expression of trust.”
For his part, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema expressed confidence that the teams tasked with implementing the agreements and memoranda of understanding would deliver the desired results.
This move comes amid growing momentum among African countries to strengthen regional cooperation, in line with the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area, which seeks to integrate markets and facilitate the cross-border movement of goods and services.
