President of the Republic of Zambia Mr Hakainde Hichilema will tomorrow, Monday, 2nd October, 2023 undertake a one-day official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Head of State is expected to grace the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kasomeno-Kasenga-Chalwe-Kabila-Mwenda Road Project, with His Excellency Mr. Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hon. Stanley Kakubo announced this development today.
He says the launch of the project by GED Africa Limited and Partners will take place in Kasenga, DRC.
"This project includes a road, a One Stop Border Post and a bridge across the Luapula River. President Hichilema has continued to underscore the importance of developing transport corridors in a bid to enhance trade links for sectors such as mining and agriculture and provide employment and other long term economic benefits for improved livelihoods of the people along the corridors," states Hon Kakubo.
"...To this end, Zambia’s active involvement in this project will not only enhance regional connectivity and greater integration but also contribute to improving people’s wellbeing through creation of opportunities for employment and other income generating ventures."
