Ghana and Zambia have signed a bilateral air services agreement to enable direct flights between the two countries, a move expected to boost trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.
Speaking at the Ghana–Zambia Business Dialogue in Lusaka on Friday, February 6, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama said the agreement would significantly improve connectivity and reduce the cost of travel and trade between Ghana and Zambia.
“Partnership in execution will determine our success. I am encouraged by the agreements we have signed during this state visit, which include the visa waiver that will allow citizens of the two countries to travel visa-free in either country, and the bilateral air services that will allow direct flights between Zambia and Ghana,” President Mahama said.
He explained that the agreements would enhance mobility and facilitate the movement of goods, capital, and people between the two countries.
“All these will improve connectivity between our people, reduce transport cost, and facilitate the movement of goods and capital between our countries,” he added.
The bilateral air services agreement forms part of broader efforts to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen diplomatic ties between Ghana and Zambia. It is also expected to create new opportunities for businesses, investors, and tourism operators by making travel between the two countries faster and more affordable.
The Ghana–Zambia Business Dialogue was held as part of President Mahama’s three-day state visit to Zambia, aimed at expanding trade, investment, and private sector collaboration between the two nations.
