Zambia Considered for 2028 Great Lakes Peace Chairmanship

He encouraged the country to consider taking a more active role in mediation efforts aimed at resolving conflicts in the region.

The proposed 2028 chairmanship could provide Zambia with an opportunity to contribute further to regional peace and security through dialogue, mediation and cooperation with other countries.

The meeting was part of a series of bilateral engagements held by Mr. HAIMBE with regional and international representatives attending the ICGLR meeting.

In a separate engagement, Mr. HAIMBE met Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, OLIVIER JEAN PATRICK NDUHUNGIREHE, to discuss preparations for the Zambia-Rwanda Joint Permanent Commission scheduled for 2027.

The two ministers reviewed outstanding bilateral matters, including pending projects and proposed Memoranda of Understanding –MoUs- aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

Tourism was also discussed, with Zambia expressing interest in learning from Rwanda’s experience, particularly in wildlife-based tourism and conservation.

The proposed collaboration could allow the two countries to exchange expertise and explore ways of strengthening tourism development and wildlife conservation.

Mr. HAIMBE also held a courtesy meeting with Uganda’s High Commissioner to Zambia, Colonel FRED MWESIGWE (Retired), who expressed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Zambia.

Colonel MWESIGWE congratulated President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA on the successful elections and Mr. HAIMBE on his reappointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The Ugandan High Commissioner also proposed that Zambia and Uganda explore joint tourism packages and partnerships with airlines to promote tourist attractions in both countries.