Zim-Rwanda JPCC begins tomorrow

Sunday Mail Reporter

ZIMBABWE and Rwanda will tomorrow convene the second Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC), which seeks to enhance the fulfilment of common developmental aspirations.

The two-day high-level meeting in Harare is expected to finalise modalities for enhanced cooperation in health, science and technology development, women’s affairs and child development, and housing.

Rwanda hosted the first session of the JPCC in 2021, where six agreements and a memorandum of understanding were signed.

In a statement, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade spokesperson Mr Livit Mugejo said: “The convening of the second session of the Zimbabwe-Rwanda JPCC reflects the growing ties between the two nations and a desire to have a shared resolve to enhance their cooperation in the fulfilment of common developmental aspirations.

“The two nations have made tremendous strides to consolidate economic gains while riding on the excellent political and diplomatic ties that have escalated over the past five years.”

Rwanda’s Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Dr Vincent Biruta will lead the country’s delegation, comprising other top government officials.

“Through the framework of the JPCC, Zimbabwe and Rwanda are expected to finalise modalities for cooperation in areas such as health, science and technology development, women’s affairs and child development, and housing.

“The JPCC will further augment the bilateral areas of cooperation which currently include agriculture, exchange of educational personnel and expertise, information and communications technology (ICT), environment and tourism.”