By Desmond Nleya
Ghana and Zambia have signed a landmark agreement to abolish visa requirements for each other’s citizens, a move aimed at strengthening regional integration and easing cross-border travel between the two nations.
The announcement was made by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, during President John Dramani Mahama’s three-day official visit to Zambia. The visit focused on deepening diplomatic relations, enhancing economic cooperation, and strengthening people-to-people ties.
President Mahama arrived in Lusaka on Wednesday, February 4, where he was warmly received at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema.
According to officials, the visa waiver agreement was one of the key outcomes of high-level bilateral discussions. The new arrangement allows citizens of both countries to travel freely between Ghana and Zambia without the need for entry visas, removing longstanding administrative hurdles.
Minister Ablakwa said the policy is expected to boost trade and investment, stimulate tourism, and promote cultural and professional exchanges. It will also make travel more convenient for students, entrepreneurs, and workers seeking opportunities in either country.
The agreement underscores both governments’ commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and improving connectivity across Africa, aligning with broader continental efforts to enhance mobility and regional cooperation.
