President John Dramani Mahama’s recent state visit to Zambia has ushered in a new era of cooperation between the two nations, anchored in a Comprehensive Partnership that spans governance, trade, technology, and cultural exchange.
The agreements signed highlight the growing strength of Ghana-Zambia relations, rooted in the historic Nkrumah-Kaunda friendship, and promise tangible benefits for citizens of both countries.
Key Outcomes of the Partnership
- Visa-Free Travel
- Nationals of Ghana and Zambia can now travel visa-free for up to 30 days, boosting tourism, business, and cultural exchange.
- Fintech Contracts
- Ghanaian and Zambian companies secured contracts worth over $50 million, expected to create approximately 8,000 jobs in the short term.
- Natural Resource Cooperation
- Agreements to promote value addition and environmentally friendly practices in resource management.
- Defence Cooperation
- New frameworks to expand collaboration between the armed forces of both nations.
- Technical Assistance
- Ghana will support Zambia in establishing a Minerals Commission and Goldbod.
- Zambia will assist Ghana in solar energy regulation and advanced seedling production.
- Trade Corridors
- Plans to establish new corridors positioning both nations as hubs for West and Southern African markets.
- Certification Standards
- Agreement to standardize product certification, facilitating smoother trade flows.
- Aviation Cooperation
- A Bilateral Air Services Agreement to enhance aviation ties and establish direct flights.
- Cultural Exchange
- Ghana will host a Fugu and Kente Trade Exhibition in Zambia next month, following strong local interest in Ghanaian traditional attire.
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