Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, S.C., M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, is in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt, to participate in the Second Ministerial Summit of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum, held from 19 to 20 December 2025.
The Minister’s attendance follows invitations from H.E. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt, and H.E. Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. This landmark summit is the first Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum to be hosted on African soil, building on the inaugural session convened in Sochi, Russia, from 9 to 10 November 2024.
The forum aims to foster regular, structured, and sustainable dialogue between African countries and the Russian Federation. Discussions focus on strengthening cooperation across political, economic, and social sectors, while addressing regional and international issues of mutual concern, including initiatives to promote peace, security, and stability.
On the sidelines of the summit, Hon. Haimbe is engaging with fellow Ministers to advance collaboration in priority areas, leveraging both existing bilateral and multilateral relations. Zambia’s participation highlights the country’s commitment to dialogue, multilateralism, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts. It also reinforces Zambia’s dedication to strengthening diplomatic ties, expanding economic cooperation, and contributing to Africa’s collective development and global engagement.
Through active participation in the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum, Zambia positions itself as a key partner in fostering strategic international relationships and advancing continental priorities in trade, security, and sustainable development.