Zambia and Brazil Advance Agricultural Cooperation to Boost Lobito Corridor

Edited by: Fatima Babadin

Zambia is advancing its strategic partnership with Brazil in a renewed effort to accelerate agricultural development along the Lobito Corridor. This initiative is led by top Zambian officials from the finance and agriculture ministries, supported by a broad team of technical experts and key policy figures. Their mission in Brazil centers on deepening collaboration, securing new investments, and facilitating the transfer of agricultural innovations.

Throughout a series of high-level meetings, Zambian representatives have emphasized the importance of building partnerships grounded in equal cooperation and shared value. The delegation is particularly focused on mobilizing accessible financing, promoting the exchange of technical skills, and driving local processing industries that benefit communities across the region. These discussions reflect Zambia’s broader agenda to expand sectors such as livestock, crop production, irrigation systems, and agri-business infrastructure.

By engaging directly with Brazilian institutions, Zambia aims to unlock the Lobito Corridor’s full agricultural capacity, creating new opportunities for regional trade and sustainable growth. The partnership is positioned to support Zambia’s goals of inclusive economic development and food security, while also strengthening ties with Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo through enhanced cross-border collaboration.