Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema and his wife Mutinta have arrived in New York for the 77th Session of United Nations General Assembly.

Hichilema said he will illustrate how Zambia is determined to be an economic centre whose central focus is creating meaningful jobs and business opportunities for all.

The theme for the 77th session, which opened on Tuesday, September 13, is: “A watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges.”

They will focus on topics including the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, climate action, ending the COVID-19 pandemic, and a special Transforming Education Summit.