Zambia, UAE seek to deepen bilateral, trade relations

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, has underscored the strong bilateral and trade relations that already exist between Zambia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Haimbe expressed a desire for the ties to broaden and deepen in the years ahead, according to a statement issued in Lusaka on Tuesday by First Secretary for Protocol at the Zambian Mission in the United Arab Emirates, Lameck Zimba.

The Minister on Sunday, January 4, 2026, held bilateral meetings with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, and Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

During the meeting with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Haimbe conveyed fraternal greetings from the President of the Republic of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi.

The two sides discussed ways of enhancing cooperation across a broad range of fields aligned with the development priorities of both countries, in a manner that serves their shared interests.

Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to building productive development partnerships with Zambia in a way that contributes to prosperity and well-being for the peoples of both nations.

Haimbe was accompanied to the meetings by Zambia’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Professor Nkombo Muuka, and Counsellor at the Zambian Mission in Abu Dhabi, Yimbilanji Sichone.

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