Government says Zambia is eager to leverage European Union (EU) expertise and technology to develop sustainable energy solutions that contribute to the country’s green transition and development.

Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Mr Mario Nava, Director General – Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion at the EU in New York, on the sidelines of the 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development, Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Permanent Secretary Ms. Angela Kawandami reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a strong partnership based on mutual respect, cooperation, and shared objectives in development.

The discussions focused on areas such as social affairs, employment, and inclusion while also highlighting opportunities for cooperation in renewable energy, agriculture, health critical minerals, and social protection initiatives.

For his part, Mr Nava described the engagement as useful and underscored the importance of
ensuring the creation of quality jobs and leveraging the private sector’s expertise to support skills training.

Ms Kawandami is leading the Zambian delegation to the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63), taking place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York under the theme, “Strengthening Solidarity, Social Inclusion and Social Cohesion to Accelerate the Delivery of the Commitments of the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and Programme of Action of the World Summit for Social Development as Well as The Implementation of the 2030 Agenda For Sustainable Development”.