Zimbabwe and Malawi have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and accelerating the implementation of joint programmes as the mid-term review (MTR) of the 11th Session of the Zimbabwe-Malawi joint permanent commission on cooperation (JPCC) opened in Harare yesterday.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade ministry permanent secretary, Albert Chimbindi, said the MTR presented an important opportunity for Zimbabwe and Malawi to take stock of achievements and strengthen collaboration in strategic sectors.
He stressed the importance of ensuring that commitments made during previous engagements are translated into tangible outcomes that benefit citizens of both countries.
“Our collective task is to conduct a rigorous, honest and action-oriented review of progress on all agreed programmes, and to finalize outstanding Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements,” he said.
Chimbindi noted that the review meeting was critical in maintaining momentum in the implementation of bilateral programmes and ensuring that cooperation continues to deliver meaningful results.
Malawi's secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Chauncy Matthews Simwaka, highlighted the significance of continued engagement between the two countries, particularly in addressing common regional challenges.
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He said countries in the region needed to work together more closely to address the growing impact of climate change on agriculture and livelihoods.
The MTR is expected to evaluate progress made since the 11th Session of the JPCC and identify measures to accelerate the implementation of agreed projects.
Zimbabwe and Malawi currently cooperate in several areas, including tourism, agriculture, wildlife management, capacity building, mineral value addition and beneficiation.