Zambia–Italy Relations
Zambia and Italy enjoy warm, longstanding relations built on shared values of peace, multilateralism and sustainable development — spanning political dialogue, trade and investment, development cooperation, culture and education.
Overview of Bilateral Relations
Zambia and Italy maintain friendly and cooperative relations based on shared values of peace, multilateralism and sustainable development. Bilateral engagement covers political dialogue, economic cooperation, development cooperation, culture, education and tourism.
Areas of Cooperation
Political & diplomatic
Cooperation in regional and global forums.
Trade & investment
Energy, infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing and tourism.
Development cooperation
Technical assistance and joint programmes.
Culture & education
Academic partnerships and scholarships.
Multilateral organisations
Collaboration with bodies headquartered in Italy in food, agriculture and development.
Development Cooperation
Zambia and Italy continue to deepen their partnership through development cooperation frameworks and agreements that support shared priorities, sustainable growth and people-centred development.
High-Level Visits and Agreements
Selected milestones in the Zambia–Italy partnership.
High-level visits
Visits by senior Zambian and Italian officials to strengthen ties.
International conferences in Italy
Participation in summits and conferences hosted in Rome and across Italy.
Memoranda of Understanding
Signing of MoUs and cooperation agreements in areas of mutual interest.