Ankara, 22 April 2026 – The Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Türkiye have reaffirmed their shared commitment to accelerating economic cooperation following the successful convening of the Second Session of the Zambia–Türkiye Joint Economic Commission (JEC) in Ankara.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, S.C., M.P., called for a transition from dialogue to decisive implementation, underscoring the need for concrete and measurable outcomes arising from bilateral engagements.

A key milestone of the session was the conclusion of negotiations on the Double Taxation Agreement, a significant development expected to enhance investor confidence, reduce fiscal barriers, and stimulate cross-border investment between the two countries.

Hon. Haimbe further outlined Zambia’s industrialisation agenda, positioning Türkiye as a strategic partner in priority sectors such as infrastructure development, engineering, and technology. He emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation in energy, mining, agriculture, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and innovation.

Türkiye’s Minister of Labour and Social Security, Vedat Işıkhan, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, noting Türkiye’s expanding trade footprint across Africa. He expressed confidence that enhanced legal and institutional frameworks will unlock greater investment flows and mutually beneficial opportunities.

Both sides adopted the Agreed Minutes outlining priority areas of cooperation and pledged to ensure their timely and effective implementation.

By Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Türkiye