LUSAKA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Zambia will host the 4th Land-Linked Zambia Conference on April 10-11, which aims to improve transport corridors in Africa, Zambian Minister of Transport and Logistics, Frank Tayali, said on Tuesday.
"The importance of land-linkages cannot be overemphasized as they are critical for the economic transformation of Africa as the continent continues to advance its integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area, hence the development of efficient and transport networks will be a key driver of growth," he said.
Tayali said the conference, under the theme "Embracing Smart Transport Corridors in Africa," is an important platform to reinforce Zambia's strategic position as a regional transport and logistics hub, facilitating trade and investment across southern Africa and beyond.
He said embracing smart corridors will allow Zambia and the region to unlock greater trade efficiencies, attract investment and enhance connectivity, making Africa a global competitor in logistics and trade facilitation.
