ZAMBIA has set a target of doubling trade and investment with Canada within the next five years, following the reopening of Canada’s High Commission in Lusaka after almost 15 years without a resident diplomatic mission. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe says the renewed diplomatic presence should provide a platform for increased trade, investment, joint ventures and local value addition, particularly in mining, agro-processing and renewable energy. Speaking during the official reopening ceremony on Monday, Haimbe said Zambia wanted the two countries to focus on five pillars of cooperation. “Zambia proposes that this reopened High Commission focuses on, amongst others, five pillars. One, enhanced political dialogue, regular bilateral consultations between our foreign ministries. Second, economic diplomacy to double...