COMMON MARKET FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
2nd – 3rd December 2025
PROTOCOL AND INFORMATION GUIDE
Theme: “Leveraging digitalization to deepen Regional Value Chains for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth”
Contents
46th COMESA POLICY ORGANS MEETINGS ... 1
- Introduction ... 5
- Dates and Venue of meetings ... 5
- Transport ... 5
- Documentation ... 6
- Registration of Delegates ... 6
- Hospitality ... 6
- Accommodation/ Hotels in Lusaka ... 6
- Liaison Officers ... 6
- Communication Facilities ... 7
- Security ... 7
- Arrival Procedure ... 7
- Airport Access for Diplomats and Community members ... 7
- Visa and Health Formalities ... 7
- Members of the Press ... 7
- Photographers/Camera persons ... 8
- Vehicle Passes ... 8
- Departure ... 8
- General Information ... 8
ZAMBIA AT A GLANCE ... 10
Annex I: RECOMMENDED HOTELS ... 11 Annex II: RECOMMENDED LODGES ... 12
Member States of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
| 1 | Republic of Burundi | |
| 2 | Union of The Comoros | |
| 3 | Democratic Republic of Congo | |
| 4 | Republic of Djibouti | |
| 5 | Arab Republic of Egypt | |
| 6 | State of Eritrea | |
| 7 | Kingdom of Eswatini | |
| 8 | Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia | |
| 9 | Republic of Kenya | |
| 10 | State of Libya | |
| 11 | Republic of Madagascar | |
| 12 | Republic of Malawi |
| 13 | Republic of Mauritius | |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Republic of Rwanda | |
| 15 | Republic of Seychelles | |
| 16 | Federal Republic of Somalia | |
| 17 | Republic of Sudan | |
| 18 | Republic of Tunisia | |
| 19 | Republic of Uganda | |
| 20 | Republic of Zambia | |
| 21 | Republic of Zimbabwe |
1. Introduction
The information contained in this document is for use by participants attending the 46th COMESA Policy Organs Meetings, which will be held in Lusaka, Zambia on 2nd - 4th December 2025.
2. Dates and Venue of meetings
The Policy Organs Meetings are scheduled as follows:
| No. | Date | Meeting Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tuesday 2nd – Wednesday 3rd December 2025 | 46th Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee | Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Lusaka |
| 2. | Thursday 4th December 2025 | 46th Meeting of the Council of Ministers |
The agendas and organization of work for the meetings will be posted on the Policy Organs meetings document links on the COMESA Website in due course.