Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National Planning, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has called on European nations to invest in Zambia’s mining and energy sectors, emphasizing the country’s growing openness to new international partnerships. His remarks followed his participation in the 10th Annual Delphi Economic Forum held in Greece.

Speaking from Addis Ababa, Dr. Musokotwane highlighted Greece as an untapped partner in Zambia’s development agenda.

“The Delphi Forum offered a strategic platform to promote

investment and strengthen partnerships,” he said. “We are focused on attracting investments that create jobs, generate wealth, and enhance livelihoods for our people.”

He further emphasized the importance of value addition in Zambia’s mining sector, especially with regard to critical minerals, urging investors to go beyond extraction by supporting local processing and manufacturing.

Meanwhile, Presidential Policy Advisor Chipokota Mwanawasa reaffirmed President Hakainde Hichilema’s commitment to fostering private sector participation in national

development. She pointed to recent reforms in the mining and energy sectors as catalysts for economic growth.

Ms. Mwanawasa also noted the establishment of a Presidential Delivery Unit, tasked with accelerating development priorities, improving public service delivery, and ensuring tangible benefits for the Zambian population.

The Zambian delegation to the Delphi Forum included Presidential Economic Advisor Dr. Pamela Nakamba and senior officials from the Ministry of Finance.

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