Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea mull enhanced ties after signing a series of cooperation agreements aimed at boosting trade, investment, and industrial development during the Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC) Ministerial Session held in Harare.

The agreements cover key sectors including mining, agriculture, education, manufacturing, tourism, infrastructure development, and trade, reflecting growing efforts by both countries to transform strong political ties into economic partnerships that support growth and job creation.

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, called for deeper economic collaboration and the removal of trade barriers to unlock investment opportunities between the two nations.

He urged both governments and the private sector to take advantage of opportunities created under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Murwira said the cooperation aligns with Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 agenda, which aims to transform the country into an upper middle-income economy through industrialization, innovation, and inclusive growth.

Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Diaspora, Simeon Oyono Sono Angue, stressed the importance of ensuring that agreements signed under the JPCC framework deliver tangible benefits for citizens in both countries.

He described the commission as an important platform for strengthening economic cooperation, implementing joint projects, and expanding connectivity between the two nations.

Relations between Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea have continued to grow in recent years as African countries increasingly pursue regional partnerships focused on trade, investment, and economic self-reliance.