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Zambia announces $2.4 billion in agreements

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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has completed a two-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates, following discussions on fuel, rail, ports and logistics. Agreements worth US$2.4 billion were announced at the Zambia-UAE Business and Investment Forum.

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema announced agreements worth US$2.4 billion at the Zambia-United Arab Emirates Business and Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi. Discussions focused in particular on stabilising fuel prices, investment in rail, ports and logistics, and accelerating public services.

Hakainde Hichilema, president of Zambia, concluded a two-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi before departing for Lusaka.

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