First Lady Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama has held an inspiring bilateral meeting with her Zambian counterpart, Mrs Mutinta Hichilema, underscoring growing cooperation and sisterhood between Ghana and Zambia.
The engagement, held in Lusaka, focused on shared priorities in social development and explored opportunities for collaboration between the two countries. The First Ladies exchanged experiences from their respective initiatives, identified areas for mutual support, and reaffirmed their commitment to programmes aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable communities.
The meeting highlighted prospects for cross-border partnerships, particularly in social intervention and community empowerment, as both leaders emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration to drive impactful change.
Mrs Mahama is in Zambia accompanying President John Dramani Mahama, who is on a three-day State Visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.
Earlier, President Mahama called for deeper cooperation between Ghana and Zambia, urging both countries to move beyond cordial political relations towards stronger economic integration and shared development strategies. Speaking at the State House in Lusaka, he expressed gratitude to President Hakainde Hichilema and the Zambian people for the warm reception accorded him and his delegation.
President Mahama noted that Ghana–Zambia relations are rooted in history, recalling the close friendship between Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, and Zambia’s founding leader, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, who were united in the African liberation struggle.
Reflecting on Africa’s development trajectory, he said colonial-era divisions have slowed the continent’s progress, reinforcing the need for closer cooperation among African states. As Ghana approaches 70 years of independence next year, he stressed that unity and strengthened bilateral ties remain essential to unlocking prosperity across the continent.
The President added that discussions with President Hichilema centred on enhancing bilateral relations across sectors, even as both countries continue to work together within the framework of the African Union.
