Zimbabwe plans to share agricultural expertise with Angola following discussions between the nations' leaders during Luanda's 50th independence celebrations, President Mnangagwa announced Wednesday after returning to Harare. Zimbabwean extension workers already assist Angolan farming development, with formal cooperation talks scheduled to expand technical assistance in crop production methods that enabled Harare to reach wheat self-sufficiency.
Mnangagwa described Angola's five decades of sovereignty as transformative while praising President João Lourenço's modernization efforts and regional integration contributions within SADC. The Zimbabwean delegation attended wreath-laying ceremonies at Republican Square before witnessing military displays and cultural performances alongside leaders from Tanzania, Namibia, Equatorial Guinea, Congo Brazzaville and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
Relations between the countries date to liberation struggles when Angola provided ZIPRA fighters operational bases during Zimbabwe's independence campaign. Vice Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi welcomed Mnangagwa at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport following his brief visit.
Mnangagwa described Angola's five decades of sovereignty as transformative while praising President João Lourenço's modernization efforts and regional integration contributions within SADC. The Zimbabwean delegation attended wreath-laying ceremonies at Republican Square before witnessing military displays and cultural performances alongside leaders from Tanzania, Namibia, Equatorial Guinea, Congo Brazzaville and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
Relations between the countries date to liberation struggles when Angola provided ZIPRA fighters operational bases during Zimbabwe's independence campaign. Vice Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi welcomed Mnangagwa at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport following his brief visit.
