adminbetween his country and Zimbabwe, said the country had potential to become a major economic force in the region.
“We are happy with what is happening in Zimbabwe in terms of politics,” he said in an interview. “As Indonesia, we are very hopeful that Zimbabwe will rise from this transition to become a major economic force.
“Indonesia also went through such a political transition, but we have been able to find our feet and we are doing well again.”
Zimbabwe is moving towards harmonised elections that are expected before or on June 29 and the process has become clearer following the adoption of the new Constitution by Parliament yesterday.
The harmonised elections would end the inclusive Government that brought together Zanu-PF and the two MDC formations in 2009.
Mr Simbolon is accompanied by Indonesian businesspeople wanting to explore investment opportunities in Zimbabwe and held meetings with senior Government officials yesterday.
The delegation also exchanged notes with a number of top local businesspeople.
“I am in Zimbabwe to assess areas of co-operation, especially in mining, construction and mechanised agriculture because our relations with Zimbabwe date back to a long time ago,” said Mr Simbolon.
“The major purpose of our visit is to ensure that all the Memoranda of Understanding we have signed in the past are transformed into profitable arrangements for our people. It is important that we support each other’s productive sectors such as agriculture and construction.”
Mr Simbolon said both countries were keen to ensure that agreed areas, especially in agriculture, were implemented for the benefit of farmers.
“On our part, we will be eager to see through these initiatives and training programmes, which will see key Indonesians coming to train local farmers,” he said.
Mr Simbolon said they were happy with the business opportunities available in Zimbabwe.
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