Presidents Mnangagwa and Chapo arrived in Bulawayo for the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. The Mozambican leader serves as Guest of Honor at the 65th global expo, where he will tour exhibits before the official opening ceremony. Mnangagwa landed first, greeted by his deputies and other officials amid hundreds of supporters. Chapo touched down hours later, welcomed by Foreign Affairs Minister Professor Murwira and a high-level delegation. Both leaders attended a State Banquet last night at the State House.
After his arrival, Chapo emphasized the close relationship between their nations. "Zimbabwe is Mozambique, and Mozambique is Zimbabwe. We have the same culture and the same challenges—political, economic, or trading," he said. The Mozambican president highlighted existing transport routes like the Maputo-South Africa Corridor and Beira Corridor as key trade links. He aims to strengthen bilateral business ties during his visit. Their nations enjoy friendly relations dating from pre-independence times.
The trade fair has drawn over 600 exhibitors from 29 countries across the world. These include Afghanistan, China, Egypt, France, Japan, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and many others. Business meetings have kept the exhibition center busy since opening day on Monday. The strong attendance confirms the Second Republic's success in economic transformation and industrialization efforts. This aligns with the National Development Strategy and Vision 2030 goals.
Ambassador Matemadanda described Chapo as development-focused and multilingual, speaking English, Portuguese, Shona, and his native language. "He is a Pan-Africanist... very clear on where Africa should be," Matemadanda noted after their discussions. The fair runs under the theme "Industrialization: Crafting An Integrated Economic Landscape."
After his arrival, Chapo emphasized the close relationship between their nations. "Zimbabwe is Mozambique, and Mozambique is Zimbabwe. We have the same culture and the same challenges—political, economic, or trading," he said. The Mozambican president highlighted existing transport routes like the Maputo-South Africa Corridor and Beira Corridor as key trade links. He aims to strengthen bilateral business ties during his visit. Their nations enjoy friendly relations dating from pre-independence times.
The trade fair has drawn over 600 exhibitors from 29 countries across the world. These include Afghanistan, China, Egypt, France, Japan, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and many others. Business meetings have kept the exhibition center busy since opening day on Monday. The strong attendance confirms the Second Republic's success in economic transformation and industrialization efforts. This aligns with the National Development Strategy and Vision 2030 goals.
Ambassador Matemadanda described Chapo as development-focused and multilingual, speaking English, Portuguese, Shona, and his native language. "He is a Pan-Africanist... very clear on where Africa should be," Matemadanda noted after their discussions. The fair runs under the theme "Industrialization: Crafting An Integrated Economic Landscape."
