Kenya, Zimbabwe commit to stronger partnership

By the-star.co.ke

Kenya and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to building strong partnerships and realizing a brighter future together.

The two nations made the commitment during the closing of The 4th Session of the Kenya-Zimbabwe Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation in Harare.

The meeting was attended by a delegation from Kenya led by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi and a team from Zimbabwe led by Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Trade Frederick Shava.

Mudavadi emphasised the importance of the Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation as a significant milestone in the enduring relationship between the two nations.

“Our two countries can overcome challenges and seize opportunities to forge a path of prosperity and progress for generations to come,” he said.

The discussions revolved around ongoing cooperation in areas such as security, trade and investment, agriculture, education, health, tourism, capacity development, and transport, among other sectors.

Mudavadi said was encouraged by the progress the two teams had made in exploring new areas of cooperation in science, technology and innovation, maritime and blue economy, energy, water and irrigation, and urban development among others.

“The constructive discussions and agreements reached stand as a testament to your dedication and commitment. This unwavering commitment reflects the cooperative spirit that has guided our bilateral relations since the inception of the Kenya-Zimbabwe Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation in 1989 in Nairobi,” Mudavadi said.

The Prime Cabinet Secretary underscored the value of cooperation in encouraging progress and prosperity.

“By coming together and sharing our expertise, we have the power to achieve far greater outcomes than we could ever accomplish alone. Through collaboration, we can leverage each other’s strengths, navigate challenges more effectively, and unlock innovative solutions to complex problems,” he said.

He further welcomed the proposal by the senior officials to elevate relations between the two countries from the current Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation to a Bi-National Commission.

The Bi-National Commission, which will be chaired at the Heads of State level, is expected to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

Mudavadi emphasised the importance of collaboration and unity in achieving their shared goals.