List of international presidential trips made by Hakainde Hichilema

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Hakainde Hichilema

Following his win in the 2021 Zambian general election on 24 August 2021, Hakainde Hichilema made a number of international trips as President of Zambia.[1]

Summary of international trips[]

Further information: Foreign relations of Zambia
Map showing International trips made by Hichilema as President
  1 Visit
  2 Visits
  Zambia
Number of Visits Country
1 visit Belgium, Botswana, Democratic Republic Congo, Ethiopia, Malawi, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City
2 visits Malawi, South Africa

2021[]

The following international trips were made by Hakainde Hichilema in 2021.

Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes
 United States New York City 20 September - 26 September 76th United Nations General Assembly
Details
Hakainde Hichilema made his first foreign trip as president of Zambia to the United States. The primary focus of the visit was to attend the 76th UNGA Conference where he addressed the general assemble on 21st September. Hichilema also met with US Vice-President Kamala Harris along with various US government officials.[2] Hichielma also visited Zambians living in the united states and met with the African Business Council before returning home.[3][4]
 United Kingdom Scotland Glasgow 31 October - 4 November 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference
Details
Hichilema attended the Climate Change Conference in Glasgow also known as COP26. He addressed the assembly on November 2 and throughout the conference met with various delegates on the sidelines.[5][6]
 South Africa Durban 15 November Intra-African Trade Fair 2021
Details
Hakainde Hichilema attended the ribbon ceremony of the second edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair 2021. He was present along with 6 other regional heads of states.[7]
 Botswana Kasane 20 November World Children's Day celebrations.
Details
Hakainde Hichilema attended the UNICEF World Children's Day celebrations held at the Kazungula Bridge in Botswana. The event was attended by the presidents of Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe.[8]
 Democratic Republic of Congo Kinshasa 23 November - 24 November DRC-Africa Business Forum 2021
Details
Hakainde Hichilema attended the DRC-Africa Business Forum held in Kinshasa. Hichilema also held bilateral talks with DRC President Félix Tshisekedi, the two presidents discussed increasing co-operations in infrastructure projects, such as developing a power pool, roads and bridges.[9][10]
 Malawi Lilongwe 7 December Official vist
See also: Malawi–Zambia relations
Details
Hakainde Hichilema makes his first official bilateral official visit to Malawi. Hichilema met with President Lazarus Chakwera on his one-day visit. Both leaders agreed to boost trade relations between the two countries.[11]

2022[]

The following international trips were made by Hakainde Hichilema in 2022.

Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes
 Malawi Lilongwe 12 January SADC Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government
See also: Insurgency in Cabo Delgado
Details
Hakainde Hichilema made a day trip to Mawali for the SADC Extraordinary summit. The summit primarily focused on extending the SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIN) past January 15th.[12]
 United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, Dubai 18 January - 21 January Expo 2020 Zambia National Day Launch
Details
Hakainde Hichilema made a trip to UAE to official open the Zambian National Day at Expo 2020. The president also held bilateral talks with various UAE ministers on the sidelines.[13]
 South Africa Johannesburg, Pretoria 26 January - 27 January Official visit
See also: South Africa–Zambia relations
Details
Hichilema made a visit to South Africa where he met his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss bilateral trade and security agreements.[14]
 Ethiopia Addis Ababa 5 February - 6 February 35th Ordinary session of the assembly of the African Union
Details
Hichilema made a visit to Ethiopia for the AU Summit. The theme of the conference was “building resilience in nutrition and food security on the African continent: strengthen agriculture, accelerate human capital, social and economic development”. He held bilateral talks with various leaders on the sidelines.[15]
 Belgium Brussels 17 February - 18 February 6th European Union - African Union Summit
Details
Hichilema attended the EUAU Summit for his first trip to the European Union. He held various talks on the sidelines of the summit.[16]
  Holy See Vatican City 19 February Official visit
Details
Hichilema met with Pope Francis and held “cordial discussions”.[17]

References[]

  1. ^ "Zambians cheer inauguration of new leader Hakainde Hichilema". AP News. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Administrator Samantha Power Meets with the President of Zambia | Press Release | U.S. Agency for International Development". www.usaid.gov. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Zambia : President Hichilema to undertake 6-day trip to the US, to meet President Biden". Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  4. ^ AfricaNews (23 September 2021). "Zambia's Hichilema meets US Vice President". Africanews. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Zambian president meets UK premier at COP26 in Glasgow". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  6. ^ "President Hichilema of Zambia meets CDC Group at COP26". CDC Group. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  7. ^ Kamgate, Issouf (15 November 2021). "Ouverture de la deuxième édition de la Foire commerciale intra-africaine". Financial Afrik (in French). Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Four Southern African Presidents gather with children in Botswana to celebrate World Children's Day". www.unicef.org. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  9. ^ deskadmin1. "Félix Tshisekedi and Hakainde Hichilema for pooling energies to build the DRC and Zambia | acpcongo" (in French). Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  10. ^ "Good neighbourliness must be promoted – Zambia Daily Mail". www.daily-mail.co.zm. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  11. ^ "Zambia, Malawi presidents vow to boost bilateral cooperation". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  12. ^ Fabricius, Peter (12 January 2022). "CABO DELGADO INSURGENCY: SADC extends timeframe of military mission in Mozambique". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  13. ^ "Zambia president celebrates national day at Expo 2020". Breaking Travel News. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  14. ^ "South Africa and Zambia cement Bilateral Relations". African Business. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  15. ^ "Zambia : President Hichilema to update Africa's Heads of States on Zambia's preparedness to host the AU mid-year coordinating summit". 3 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  16. ^ "Zambia : President Hichilema Arrives in Belgium to Attend AU-EU Summit". 17 February 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  17. ^ "Pope Francis meets with President of Zambia - Vatican News". www.vaticannews.va. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
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