Thomas Rossignol

As we celebrate 50 years of 🇪🇺-🇿🇲 relations, we discussed with HE President @HHichilema the main topics of the Partnership Dialogue co-chaired yesterday by @LaranjinhaEEAS and Hon Haimbe @ZambiaMFAIC: global reform agenda, governance, critical minerals, transport and energy.

Delighted to participate in the 🇿🇲-🇪🇺partnership dialogue today, discussing democracy, economic cooperation, and the international order. This morning, 🇫🇷presented its new visa system in Lusaka and its commitment to a UN Security Council reform for better African representation.

Inspiring visit to Luena & Presentation Primary Schools! The initiative Grain from Ukraine funded by 🇫🇷 is making a real difference — 200,000+ students supported in Western Province, nearly 1 million across 🇿🇲! Kudos to WFP and the amazing school teams for their dedication.

When your team is trying to get rid of you during #kuomboka2025

Honored to participate in the #Kuomboka ceremony today, celebrating the rich heritage and culture of the Western Province. Like the French, the Lozi people demonstrate a deep commitment to preserving their culture. A truly impressive display of strength and tradition. Nitumezi 🐘

At Mulola Primary 🏫, the Govt of France, through @WFP, officially donates over €2.7M worth of yellow split peas to compliment #Zambia’s Emergency School Feeding Programme. This support will provide 970,000 learners in🇿🇲with nutritious meals amid the effects of the drought.

Yesterday, I presented my letter of credence to COMESA, where I serve as the Special Representative of the French Government. COMESA brings together 21 countries from Easter and Southern Africa to promote regional economic integration.

Excellent meeting between #TeamEurope and several Cabinet Ministers under the 🇪🇺-🇿🇲 Forest Partnership. We provided guidance on implementation of MoU signed by HE President Hichilema and European Commission President at COP27 #SustainableForests #GreenEconomy #ClimateAction

Honoured to have inaugurated the Honorary Consulate of France in Livingstone on December 10th, alongside Mr. Aly El Sahili (Honorary Consul) and Mr. Nicolas Jorda (Deputy Consul). A key milestone to strengthen 🇫🇷🤝🇿🇲 ties and support our fellow citizens in the region.

Honoré d’avoir inauguré le Consulat Honoraire de France à Livingstone ce 10 décembre, aux côtés de M. Aly El Sahili (Consul Honoraire) et M. Nicolas Jorda (Consul adjoint). Une étape clef pour renforcer les liens 🇫🇷🤝🇿🇲 et soutenir nos compatriotes dans la région.

A historic moment for Zambia! On December 8, 2024, France and Zambia signed the bilateral debt restructuring agreement, paving the way for a more prosperous future.

✨ Proud to support Olympia Africa & @NOC_Zambia 's Gender Equity Commission! 🩸Over 20 girls learned about menstrual hygiene & #Sustainability . Thanks to this initiative: 100+ girls will receive reusable pads! 💧 They also got reusable bottles & lunch boxes. #GenderEquality

This afternoon, I met the @RubisEnergy Zambia team: Olivier Sabrié, Florian Bedouch and Gift Dauchi. This French company is proudly established in #Zambia, with over 60 employees across 40 service stations, lubricants, #fuel storage, and #LPG supply.

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting Ali Minf and Fatimata Wane from Digital Africa, an initiative funded by the AFD with €130 million to support African startups at every stage of their growth.

Looking back at the inauguration on November 14th, alongside the Minister of Energy, of the first phase of a solar photovoltaic project built by ENGIE and SAGEMCOM, two French companies. This project will provide affordable and permanent access to energy for 200,000 Zambians.

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They are real sparks of change, enabling rural communities to start businesses, improve education, health, quality of life, and so much more! 💡🌍 [4/4]

Alongside the Minister of Energy, the CEO of Engie, and the Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation, I highlighted that these projects are much more than solar panels. [3/4]

Huge congratulations to ENGIE Solutions and Sagemcom Official, two French gems making us proud today! [1/4]