At a state banquet in Lusaka, President John Dramani Mahama celebrated the newly introduced visa-free travel agreement between Ghana and Zambia, calling it a transformative milestone for bilateral relations and people-to-people connections.
Hosted by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, the event marked the deepening trust and expanding cooperation between the two nations.
“These are more than diplomatic instruments. They are statements of trust that say to our people: you belong with one another,” President Mahama remarked, emphasizing that the visa waiver is a tangible expression of the friendship and solidarity shared by Ghanaians and Zambians.
President Mahama extended heartfelt gratitude to the Zambian government and its citizens for the warmth and hospitality shown to Ghanaians living in Zambia. He highlighted the enduring social bonds—including intermarriage and communal ties- that continue to bring the two countries closer. “There is no better way of bringing people together than the bonds of family,” he noted.
Beyond the landmark visa arrangement, President Mahama shared that his discussions with President Hichilema also focused on expanding economic partnerships and deepening bilateral cooperation. Both leaders acknowledged the shared challenges their countries face, particularly in the mining sector, and pledged to work together to address them.
Reflecting on the broader significance of his visit, President Mahama paid tribute to the Pan-African vision of Ghana’s Dr Kwame Nkrumah and Zambia’s Dr Kenneth Kaunda. He expressed confidence that this spirit of unity and collaboration would continue to guide the progress and prosperity of both nations.
The visa-free pact, President Mahama affirmed, is not just an administrative decision but a bridge to greater integration, opportunity, and mutual respect between Ghana and Zambia.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
