Vice President Chiwenga landed in Iran early today for the Iran-Africa Economic Conference. Iranian Labor Minister Ahmad Meydari welcomed him at Imam Khomeini International Airport with Zimbabwe Ambassador Bright Kupemba. The conference, which is held alongside the seventh Iran Expo, aims to strengthen connections between Tehran and African nations and highlight export goods.
During his stay, Chiwenga will meet Iranian officials, business leaders, and tour companies. This week-long event supports President Mnangagwa's economic plans as Zimbabwe works toward becoming an upper-middle-income country by 2030. Ambassador Kupemba noted that Zimbabwe can learn from Iran about managing an economy under US sanctions, something both countries face.
Thirteen agreements signed last year between President Mnangagwa and the late President Raisi continue. The conference focuses on investment, trade growth, and knowledge sharing across agriculture, mining, tourism, health, and technology sectors. Iran has shifted from resource-based to knowledge-based development despite 45 years of sanctions. Zimbabwe hopes to improve its farm equipment program and explore affordable healthcare partnerships with Iran.
During his stay, Chiwenga will meet Iranian officials, business leaders, and tour companies. This week-long event supports President Mnangagwa's economic plans as Zimbabwe works toward becoming an upper-middle-income country by 2030. Ambassador Kupemba noted that Zimbabwe can learn from Iran about managing an economy under US sanctions, something both countries face.
Thirteen agreements signed last year between President Mnangagwa and the late President Raisi continue. The conference focuses on investment, trade growth, and knowledge sharing across agriculture, mining, tourism, health, and technology sectors. Iran has shifted from resource-based to knowledge-based development despite 45 years of sanctions. Zimbabwe hopes to improve its farm equipment program and explore affordable healthcare partnerships with Iran.
