Chinese Ambassador Zhou Ding met Zimbabwean Foreign Minister Amon Murwira on February 20, 2025, to discuss enhancing China-Zimbabwe relations. They emphasized the longstanding friendship, the importance of political trust, and cooperation outcomes from China’s initiatives. Murwira reiterated Zimbabwe’s commitment to supporting China and deepening collaborative efforts for mutual advancement.
On February 20, 2025, Zhou Ding, the Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, met with Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Amon Murwira. The meeting focused on strengthening China-Zimbabwe relations and fostering practical cooperation between the two nations.
Ambassador Zhou highlighted the enduring friendship between China and Zimbabwe, emphasizing the solid political trust and fruitful bilateral cooperation that have developed over the years. He indicated that the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations presents an opportunity to fully implement the critical agreements established by the leaders of both countries, particularly the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Zhou expressed China’s commitment to enhancing the comprehensive strategic partnership and improving the well-being of both nations’ citizens.
Minister Murwira praised the strong ties between Zimbabwe and China, noting the significant role of their cooperation in enabling Zimbabwe to withstand illegal sanctions and pursue national development. He affirmed the Zimbabwean Government’s unwavering support for the One-China policy and China’s essential initiatives, expressing the desire to broaden cooperation across all fields to advance a prosperous future for Zimbabwe-China relations.
This meeting between Ambassador Zhou Ding and Minister Amon Murwira underscores the commitment of both China and Zimbabwe to deepen their longstanding relationship. Both sides reaffirmed their dedication to enhancing cooperation and achieving mutual development, particularly in light of historical ties and shared challenges. The continued engagement promises a positive trajectory for future collaborations.
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