{"id":45683,"date":"2025-04-28T08:29:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T08:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=45683"},"modified":"2025-04-28T08:33:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T08:33:38","slug":"pakistan-zimbabwe-reaffirm-commitment-to-economic-cooperation-on-zimbabwes-national-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-zimbabwe-reaffirm-commitment-to-economic-cooperation-on-zimbabwes-national-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan, Zimbabwe Reaffirm Commitment to Economic Cooperation on Zimbabwe\u2019s National Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45685\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zimbabwe-Pakistan-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zimbabwe-Pakistan-3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zimbabwe-Pakistan-3-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>ISLAMABAD: April 22, 2025 \u2013Pakistan and Zimbabwe reaffirmed their mutual commitment to strengthening trade, investment, and regional cooperation during a reception held at Serena Hotel, Islamabad, commemorating the 45th Independence Day of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, graced the event as Chief Guest.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks, Minister Jam Kamal Khan congratulated the Government and people of Zimbabwe on behalf of Pakistan and acknowledged Zimbabwe\u2019s progress in nation-building and regional integration through bodies such as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and COMESA. He emphasized the potential to deepen economic ties, especially in key sectors such as textiles, agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, and machinery.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted Pakistan\u2019s active outreach under its \u201cLook Africa Policy,\u201d citing successful initiatives like the Health, Engineering, and Mineral Show (HEMS), held in April 2025 with over 270 African delegates in attendance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45686\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zimbabwe-Pakistan-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zimbabwe-Pakistan-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zimbabwe-Pakistan-2-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zimbabwe-Pakistan-2-696x281.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>The upcoming Pakistan\u2013Africa Trade Development Conference (PATDC) and Single Country Exhibition (SCE), scheduled in Ethiopia from May 15 to 17, will further foster such cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Zimbabwe\u2019s Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Titus Mehliswa Johnathan Abu Basutu, in his address, expressed deep appreciation for Pakistan\u2019s friendship and support. He invited Pakistani investors to explore promising opportunities in Zimbabwe\u2019s \u201cG-Economy sectors\u201d\u2014namely agriculture, mining, manufacturing, tourism, and infrastructure development.<\/p>\n<p>He pointed out that Zimbabwe offers multiple international platforms to engage with its economy, including the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (April), the Mining, Engineering and Transport Expo (July), the Sanganai\/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo (March and September), and the Maputo Africa Tour Show (August).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"oxjnzOMiuc\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/ambassador-zimbabwe-points-out-trade-mining-tourism-infrastructure-as-potential-sectors-for-promotion-of-cooperation-with-pakistan\/\">Ambassador Zimbabwe Points out Trade, Mining, Tourism, Infrastructure as Potential Sectors  for Promotion of Cooperation with Pakistan<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Ambassador Zimbabwe Points out Trade, Mining, Tourism, Infrastructure as Potential Sectors  for Promotion of Cooperation with Pakistan&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/ambassador-zimbabwe-points-out-trade-mining-tourism-infrastructure-as-potential-sectors-for-promotion-of-cooperation-with-pakistan\/embed\/#?secret=N5pi3zLeGv#?secret=oxjnzOMiuc\" data-secret=\"oxjnzOMiuc\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>These events often host high-level business conferences attended by Zimbabwe\u2019s Vice President, Finance Minister, and Central Bank Governor, offering clarity on policy matters and incentives for foreign investment.<\/p>\n<p>Ambassador Basutu also underscored Zimbabwe\u2019s re-engagement policy under the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, aiming for peaceful, prosperous, and effective participation in global economic and political platforms. He reaffirmed Zimbabwe\u2019s commitment to working closely with Pakistan, especially within the framework of South-South Cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony included national anthems, speeches, presentation of a commemorative gift to the Chief Guest, a cake-cutting ceremony, and a formal dinner attended by diplomats, government officials, and business leaders from both countries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet today be a celebration of Zimbabwe\u2019s independence, and also of the deepening friendship between our two nations,\u201d said Minister Jam Kamal Khan in his closing remarks.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"7cNQaNWMCV\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-march-2025\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 March 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 March 2025&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-march-2025\/embed\/#?secret=DCK5TFyOrH#?secret=7cNQaNWMCV\" data-secret=\"7cNQaNWMCV\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: April 22, 2025 \u2013Pakistan and Zimbabwe reaffirmed their mutual commitment to strengthening trade, investment, and regional cooperation during a reception held at Serena Hotel, Islamabad, commemorating the 45th Independence Day of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, graced the event as Chief Guest. 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