South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Honourable Maropene Ramokgopa, held a bilateral meeting with Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Her Excellency Ms. Grace Mutembo, in Pretoria on Tuesday.
The meeting focused on the African Union Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative (PICI) and the importance of continued cooperation in advancing Africa’s regional infrastructure agenda.
PICI promotes high-level political support for cross-border infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening regional integration, facilitating trade and improving connectivity among African countries.
Highlighting the importance of the initiative, Honourable Ramokgopa said PICI was vital to advancing infrastructure development, regional integration and economic opportunities across Africa.
The engagement highlighted the importance of mobilising investment and strengthening coordination to support the movement of goods, services and people across the continent.
H.E. Ms. Mutembo reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to working with South Africa and other African countries in advancing regional infrastructure development.
She highlighted Zambia’s strategic position as a land-linked country and the importance of transport and energy connectivity to national and regional development.
H.E. Ms. Mutembo led members of the diplomatic staff from the Zambia High Commission during the meeting.
Additional images courtesy of South Africa’s Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.