Israel

31 July 2023 – 02 August 2023

Host / Guest: President Isaac Herzog, State of Israel

Purpose: Undertook a State Visit to Israel at the invitation of President Isaac Herzog. Held talks with President Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Signed the Zambia-Israel General Framework Agreement of Cooperation. Planted an olive tree at the KKL-JNF Grove of Nations in Jerusalem. Israeli companies pledged USD 800 million in investment in Zambia. Key areas of cooperation included agriculture, water management, technology, healthcare, renewable energy and education.