Jerusalem, 20 August, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has begun a diplomatic visit to Zambia, meeting with Zambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Himba. The ministers signed a memorandum of understanding formalizing regular policy consultations.

At 5:00 PM, Sa’ar will inaugurate the Israeli embassy in Lusaka.

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