Sheikh Mohamed extended a warm welcome to Hichilema and expressed good wishes for his success in the new presidential term. The two heads of state reaffirmed a bilateral relationship that they stated has lasted over 50 years. They explored development partnerships and economic diversification, alongside potential avenues for further cooperation between the UAE and Zambia. The focus was particularly on areas involving government and private-sector participation. Neither government disclosed a timeline for finalizing the CEPA, nor did officials reveal specifics regarding negotiated tariff terms or other detailed provisions.
