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Herald Reporter
The second Foreign Office Consultations between India and Zimbabwe were held in New Delhi, India, yesterday, with both sides undertaking a comprehensive review of bilateral relations.
The parties expressed desire to further advance the relations for the mutual benefit of both countries.
Zimbabwe’s delegation was led by Mrs Rudo Faranisi, the chief director of Economic Cooperation, International Trade and Diaspora in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. India’s team was led by Mr Shri Puneet, the joint secretary (East & Southern Africa). A statement by India’s Ministry of External Affairs said: “Both sides emphasised the importance of bilateral political exchanges to realise the full potential of the partnership.
“The delegations also discussed enhancing cooperation in a number of areas, including, trade and investment, development partnership, defence, consular issues, agriculture, health and railways, among others. Views were also exchanged on regional and international issues of mutual interest.”
Zimbabwean and Indian representatives agreed to continue high level political exchanges and regular meetings of the joint institutional mechanisms to keep the partnership vibrant and mutually beneficial.
The statement added that the talks were held in a friendly and cordial atmosphere.
“Both sides agreed to hold the next round of consultations at mutually convenient dates in Harare,” reads the statement.
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