HH Calls for Peaceful Handling of Political Differences

He said Zambia will take necessary measures to prevent political disputes from developing into violence, armed mobilisation, insurgency or the formation of militia groups.

President HICHILEMA said Zambia remains committed to peace, stability, democracy and constitutional governance.

He said the country’s recent general election showed that political differences can be managed peacefully through constitutional institutions.

President HICHILEMA also called on cooperating partners, international development institutions, investors, the private sector and Zambia’s international partners to continue working with the country to advance the Grow Zambia Agenda.

He said Zambia needs partnerships, investment, innovation, technology, skills and sustained development cooperation to unlock its economic potential.

President HICHILEMA said Zambia is positioning itself as a destination for investment and trade, with opportunities in mining, critical minerals, agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, tourism and digital services.

He also called for reforms to the United Nations system, particularly the Security Council, including permanent African representation in line with the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration.

President HICHILEMA said Zambia also supports reforms to global economic and financial governance to give developing countries a greater voice in decisions affecting them.

He said Zambia welcomes the UN80 Initiative as an opportunity to strengthen multilateralism and make the United Nations more effective, efficient, equitable and fit for purpose.

President HICHILEMA said reforms should ensure that the United Nations remains effective in delivering its mandates and protecting vulnerable populations.

He also called for greater access to affordable, long-term development finance, increased climate finance and innovative financing mechanisms to mobilise private investment for sustainable development.

President HICHILEMA said developing countries continue to face high borrowing costs, limited fiscal space and heavy debt-servicing obligations, which constrain investment in development.

He said Zambia has undertaken significant fiscal reforms and made progress in restructuring its debt to restore macroeconomic stability and create fiscal space.

President HICHILEMA also called for predictable and accessible climate finance, technology transfer and increased investment in climate adaptation and resilience.