Angola and Zambia Seek Implementation of Migration Agreement

9 September 2022
Angola Press Agency (Luanda)

Luanda — Delegations from Angola and Zambia analyzed, in Lusaka, mechanisms for the implementation of an action plan aimed at effective materialization of the memorandum of understanding in the field of migration between the two States.

The memo signed in 2019, aims to ensure the integrity of the border between the two countries and provide for deeper cooperation in the combat against drug trafficking and illegal emigration.

Angola and Zambia are currently studying joint measures to combat cross-border crimes and improve the implementation of the visa waiver agreement.

A note from the Migration and Foreigners Service (SME) states that the assessment for the implementation of an action plan took place during the 33rd session of the Zambia/Angola joint permanent defence and security commission.

The meeting, that started on September 27 in the Zambian capital, and is to end on Thursday, counts on the participation of an Angolan delegation headed by the SME director-general, João António da Costa Dias.

The 33rd session of the joint commission also analyzed the regularization of the migratory situation of Angolan citizens residing in Zambia, as refugees.

Angola and Zambia, which share a border, are part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

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