State Visits
A complete record of international state visits made and received by President Hakainde Hichilema since assuming office on 24 August 2021.
Botswana
Bilateral State Visit
24 Jan 2024 – 25 Jan 2024
Bilateral state visit to Botswana.
Democratic Republic of Congo
Inauguration of DRC President
20 Jan 2024 – 21 Jan 2024
Attended the inauguration of President Félix Tshisekedi for his second term in Kinshasa.
United Arab Emirates
COP28 Climate Conference
01 Dec 2023 – 04 Dec 2023
Attended COP28 in Dubai. Urged the world to step up climate action.
Italy
Bilateral State Visit
22 Nov 2023 – 24 Nov 2023
State visit to Italy. Met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella. Invited Italian firm Maccarese Farm to invest in Zambia.
Germany
G20 Compact with Africa Summit
20 Nov 2023 – 21 Nov 2023
Attended the G20 Compact with Africa Summit. Engaged in bilateral discussions with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia-Africa Summit
09 Nov 2023 – 10 Nov 2023
Attended the first Saudi Arabia-Africa Summit along with various African heads of state. Emphasised Zambia's vital partnership with Saudi Arabia for African economic empowerment.
Democratic Republic of Congo
Extra-Ordinary SADC Summit
04 Nov 2023
Attended the Extra-Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State to hold talks on strengthening peace and security in Eastern DRC.
Lesotho
Inauguration of Lesotho Government
03 Nov 2023
Attended the inauguration of the new government of Lesotho. Expressed optimism about political reforms in Lesotho.
Mozambique
Inauguration of Port of Nacala
07 Oct 2023
Attended the inauguration of the newly refurbished Port of Nacala.
China
State Visit to China
13 Sep 2023 – 16 Sep 2023
First state visit to China. Met with President Xi Jinping. China and Zambia upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
South Africa
BRICS Summit 2023
24 Aug 2023
Attended the BRICS Summit as a guest.
Israel
President Isaac Herzog, State of Israel
31 Jul 2023 – 02 Aug 2023
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.
Ghana
Bilateral State Visit
08 Jul 2023 – 10 Jul 2023
First bilateral state visit to Ghana. Zambia and Ghana signed several agreements. President Hichilema was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Valley View University.
France
New Global Financing Pact Summit
23 Jun 2023
Attended the New Global Financing Pact Summit focused on multilateral financing for countries, especially regarding climate change. Negotiated a historic debt restructuring deal for Zambia's $6.3 billion external debt.
Rwanda
Bilateral State Visit
20 Jun 2023 – 22 Jun 2023
First bilateral state visit to Rwanda per the invitation of President Paul Kagame.