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Farirai Machivenyika
Senior Reporter
The Zimbabwe-Belarus Business Forum will be held in the East European country during President Mnangagwa’s State visit, as the two countries continue to strengthen their relations in various fields.
This was said by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira at the Mid-Term Review of the inaugural Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation which ended in Harare on Wednesday.
The forum will provide a platform for the private sectors of both countries to forge ties.
“While political relations are excellent, trade and investment have tremendous scope for expansion,” said Prof Murwira.
“The signing of the various instruments of co-operation is merely the first step; true value lies in their full implementation.
“In this regard, we commend efforts by Belarusian companies to establish manufacturing and assembly plants within the Republic of Zimbabwe, which will serve both local and regional markets.
“We welcome the continued engagement between our business communities, particularly through the Zimbabwe-Belarus Business Forum, which will take place on the sidelines of the upcoming State visit to Belarus.”
He added that the existing instruments of cooperation reaffirm their unwavering commitment to deepening collaboration not only in traditional sectors such as agriculture, health, medical sciences and infrastructure development but also in harnessing the vast potential of the ongoing scientific and technological revolution.
“As we embrace industrial transformation, we must sharpen our focus on critical areas, including the digital economy, cutting-edge technologies, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and advanced engineering,” said Prof Murwira.
“These sectors will serve as the foundation for sustained progress, ensuring that our partnership remains dynamic, future-focused and mutually beneficial.”
The Belarusian delegation was led by its Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Viktor Karankevich who lauded the relationship between President Mnangagwa and his counterpart, President Alexandr Lukashenko for setting up the platform for the twio countries to deepen their relations.
