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COMESA, EU deepen strategic economic cooperation
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Business | COMESA, EU deepen strategic economic cooperation

Thursday, 21 May 2026 by Nhlanganiso Mkhonta

COMESA and the European Union strengthened strategic cooperation in Lusaka, prioritising regional integration, trade resilience, infrastructure investment and AfCFTA implementation amid global economic uncertainty and geopolitical shifts. Read More

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