President Hichilema and First Lady Mutinta with US President Biden and Dr Jill Biden at the UNGA 77 Reception, New York

President Hakainde Hichilema and First Lady Mutinta Hichilema pose for a formal photograph with United States President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden at a reception hosted by President Biden on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 23 September 2022. The invitation marked a significant moment in Zambia-US bilateral relations, reflecting the Biden administration's recognition of President Hichilema's democratic reform agenda and economic renewal programme. During his UNGA 77 visit, President Hichilema also met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, World Bank and IMF officials, and addressed the General Assembly on Zambia's development priorities.