During the upcoming session, The Herald has reported, Zimbabwe and Rwanda will focus on finalizing the details for collaboration in various sectors, including health, science and technology development, women’s affairs and child development, and housing.
These efforts will further build upon the existing areas of cooperation, such as agriculture, educational exchange, information and communication technology (ICT), environment, and tourism.
The virtual first session of the Zimbabwe-Rwanda JPCC took place in March 2021, resulting in the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering a wide range of fields.
These MoUs addressed matters such as legal mutual assistance in criminal cases, cooperation in prisons and correctional services, partnership between the Rwanda Development Board and ZimTrade, as well as collaboration in media, information, and publicity.
In addition to strengthening the existing areas of cooperation, the two countries explored new avenues for collaboration in finance, defense, environment, natural resources, agriculture, science and technology, and tourism. They also expressed their commitment to enhancing multilateral cooperation.
The convening of the JPCC reflects the deepening ties between Zimbabwe and Rwanda, as well as their shared dedication to advancing common developmental goals, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe.
Livit Mugejo, spokesperson for the ministry, stated, “Over the past five years, both countries have made significant progress in strengthening their economic and political bonds. This session of the JPCC aims to further enhance cooperation in key areas of development.”
Economic diplomacy will be a primary focus of the discussions as both countries aim to leverage their excellent relations to drive economic growth and prosperity.
The second session of the JPCC underscores the shared vision of Zimbabwe and Rwanda to forge stronger ties and work together towards mutual prosperity and development.
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