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Zambia and Israel Forge Economic Partnership Amid Embassy Reopening

11/9/2025

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Hakainde Hichilema, the President of Zambia, announced a collaboration with Israel to boost the economy via skills transfer in agriculture, energy, and technology.
The partnership coincides with the reopening of the Israeli Embassy in Zambia after 52 years.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit Zambia for two days on November 10-11 to strengthen relations established in 2023.
Kitwe Mayor Mwaya Mpasa welcomed the ties as a path to mutual development.

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Hakainde Hichilema, the President of Zambia, announced a collaboration with Israel to boost the economy via skills transfer in agriculture, energy, and technology.
The partnership coincides with the reopening of the Israeli Embassy in Zambia after 52 years.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit Zambia for two days on November 10-11 to strengthen relations established in 2023.
Kitwe Mayor Mwaya Mpasa welcomed the ties as a path to mutual development.