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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 29199, member: 2262"] Zimbabwe and India want to work together better through school programs, tech sharing, and business deals. They met yesterday in Harare for the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Day celebrations. Many people came to this event, including past students, government workers, and business leaders. They talked about how this program helps build skills and makes the country grow. India's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Bramha Kumar, said both countries keep making their friendship stronger, mainly through education. "This program helps people learn new skills in over 150 countries, including Zimbabwe," Kumar said. More people from Zimbabwe joined these classes this year - 209 compared to 150 last year. The program started back in 1985 and gives Zimbabwe 217 spots each year for learning farming, health care, teaching, energy, and military skills. Kumar believes both countries share deep connections. "We built our friendship on history we share, respect for each other, and working together as southern countries. India wants to help Zimbabwe grow its money system and stand on its feet," he explained. Beyond just classes, India poured $600 million into Zimbabwe's businesses. These include mining, cloth making, food production, and farming, which created 15,000 jobs for local people. The countries also upgraded 17 joint tech centers with new machines to improve the teaching of technical skills. Both nations signed a military agreement at AERO India 2025. Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Sheillah Chikomo thanked India for years of help with schools and job training. "This program matches our country's big dream to improve education, build expert skills, and compete worldwide," she said. India gives Zimbabwe 270 school scholarships every year, plus 56 free graduate courses. The countries signed papers with the Central University of Technology, which already lets 71 Zimbabwe workers study special subjects like engineering and farming. They also work with India's National Forensic Science University, where Zimbabweans learn about computer security, brain science, and DNA testing. "Zimbabwe wants to become a smart country by 2030. India helps us learn modern tech skills to reach this goal," Chikomo added. Both nations have known each other since the 1300s and 1400s. India helped Zimbabwe fight for freedom years ago. Their friendship grew into business deals, money investments, and school programs. Kumar said India believes "The World is One Family" when dealing with Zimbabwe. As India keeps helping Zimbabwe through education, money, and new tech, both countries will gain more trade and stronger bonds between their people. [/QUOTE]

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