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HH Arrives in the United Arab Emirates
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -UAE-...
Picture: Zambia24
By Ellen Hambuba
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -UAE- for a 2-days working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding economic cooperation.
The President is in the UAE at the invitation of President SHEIKH MOHAMED BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN.
President HICHILEMA was welcomed by Foreign Affairs Minister, MULAMBO HAIMBE, Zambia Ambassador to UAE as well as officials from the UAE and Zambian delegation.
During the visit, President ZAYED AL NAHYAN and President HICHILEMA are expected to hold an official bilateral meeting to discuss matters of mutual interest.
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The meeting is expected to culminate in the signing of Memoranda of Understanding -MoUs-, aimed at deepening cooperation between Zambia and the UAE.
The visit is aligned with government’s GROW ZAMBIA AGENDA, with focus on attracting investment, promoting private-sector-led growth, advancing value addition and industrial development.
Priority areas for investment and joint ventures include mining and mineral value addition, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, transport and logistics, tourism and healthcare.
President HICHILEMA will further participate in the Zambia-UAE Business and Investment Forum, during which he will engage business leaders over investment and trade.
The Head of State is also expected to meet the Zambian community living in the UAE.
Source: Zambia24 — Read more
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