Africa-Press – Ghana. President John Dramani Mahama and his wife, First Lady Lordina Mahama, on Friday afternoon departed Zambia after a three-day state visit.
They were seen off at the Kenneth Kauda International Airport in Lusaka by his host President Hakainde Hichilema and his wife, First Lady Mutinta Hichilema.
During the three-day state visit, Ghana and Zambia renewed their bilateral relations with the signing of 10 memorandum of understanding (MoUs) including Visa Waiver Agreement and Air Transport Agreements for direct flights between Accra and Lusaka.
Within the period, President Mahama held an engagement with Ghanaian Community Living in Lusaka, where he briefed them on developments back home and the successes chalked by his
administration over the last one year, mentioning the appreciation of the cedi against major international currencies like the dollar and the ongoing constitutional review process.
President Mahama and his delegation held bilateral talks with his host President Hichilema and his delegation, which culminated in the signing of the 10 MoUs.
President Mahama also addressed the Zambian National Assembly, a highly symbolic, and significant diplomatic opportunity, often reserved for heads of state or distinguished leaders to strengthen bilateral ties.
He also laid a wreath at the tomb of Zambia’s Founding President Dr Kenneth Dauda Kaunda, in recognition of his contributions to the African liberation struggle, among others.
President Mahama and President Hichilema jointly addressed the Ghana-Zambia Business Dialogue.
The two leaders called for deeper collaboration, increased investment, and actionable partnerships, including the use of digital platforms to drive their shared economic agenda.
One key thing that generated ongoing debate on social media between Ghanaian youth and Zambian youth was the smock (Fugu) won by President Mahama on the day of his arrival in Zusaka.
It became the talk of the town, and during the Ghana-Zambia Business Dialogue, President Hichilema acknowledged the beauty of the Fugu and promised to order some from Ghana.
President Mahama presented his host, President Hichilema with a nice Ghanaian Fugu.
President Hichilema, who is a farmer, just like his Ghanaian counterpart, gifted President Mahama one ton of maize seeds.
On her part, Mrs Mahama held an inspiring meeting with her Zambian counterpart, Mrs Hichilema, where they displayed cross-border sisterhood and collaboration.
