Zimbabwe and Russia deepen bilateral cooperation with key agreements
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Zimbabwe and Russia have taken a significant step to enhance their bilateral ties during the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Commission for Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation, held this week in Russia.
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, officials from both nations signed the official protocol of the three-day ministerial session, formally endorsing the agreements reached.
The move underscores the countries’ commitment to strengthening their collaboration across various sectors, in line with the accords established during Zimbabwean President Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa’s official visit to Russia in January 2019.
Dr. Amon Murwira, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, expressed satisfaction with the mutual dedication to deepening ties.
“Our ongoing collaboration exemplifies the shared goals and aspirations of both nations,” he said, emphasizing the importance of transparent and responsible execution of the agreed-upon objectives.
The signed protocols serve as a crucial reference point, ensuring coordinated efforts and mitigating potential misunderstandings as the countries work together.
During the session, Dr. Murwira also engaged in discussions with Russian truck manufacturer KAMAZ, a global leader in the production of heavy-duty vehicles.
According to Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, KAMAZ produces an extensive range of products, including over 60 base models of trucks, 1,500 variants, trailers, buses, engines, and more.
The talks centered on exploring avenues for KAMAZ to expand its presence in the African market and on identifying strategies to create job opportunities in Zimbabwe through local partnerships.
This cooperation is expected to foster economic growth and strengthen the industrial capabilities of Zimbabwe, marking another milestone in the growing relationship between Harare and Moscow.
