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Online Reporter
Zimbabwe and Zambia today agreed to strengthen and deepen their existing bilateral relations, including working on preparations for the Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation on Defence and Security (JPCCDS).
The two countries agreed after a two-day 26th SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ (MCO) on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Lusaka, Zambia.
In a statement, Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri, who was leading the Zimbabwean delegation comprising Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe and other senior Government officials, said the two countries had cordial engagements.
“The delegation was well received by the Zambian Government,” she said.
“The Zimbabwean delegation and their Zambian counterparts exchanged notes to further strengthen and deepen the existing bilateral relations, including preparations for the Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation on Defence and Security (JPCCDS).
“This will build on the success already registered in the 18th Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC) and the Joint Trade and Customs Committee (JTCC) which were held in March 2024 and May 2024 respectively. The meeting went on well. The Zimbabwe Government acknowledges the excellent bilateral relations existing between our two sister Republics.”
Zimbabwe and Zambia share a rich history of co-operation dating back to the colonial era when the northern neighbour played a pivotal role in the liberation war by opening up its borders to ZAPU and ZANU freedom fighters.
The two countries share critical infrastructure and resources such as the Kariba Dam, Victoria Falls Bridge and the Victoria Falls, one of the seven wonders of the world.
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