Ghana, Zimbabwe pledge stronger bilateral ties with multiple MoUs

President John Dramani Mahama and his Zimbabwean counterpart, H.E. Emmerson Mnangagwa, have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening Ghana-Zimbabwe relations through strategic agreements.

The pledge came following Mnangagwa’s State Visit to Ghana, during which both leaders oversaw the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across critical sectors, including energy, health, tourism, sports, trade and investment, archives, foreign service training, and cultural cooperation. The countries also adopted the agreed minutes of the inaugural Ghana-Zimbabwe Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) session and initiated private sector partnerships to strengthen economic collaboration.

Speaking after the bilateral engagements, President Mahama described the visit as productive and forward-looking, highlighting the long-standing bonds of friendship, shared history, and solidarity between the two nations. He emphasised that the agreements provide a clear roadmap and renewed political will to elevate bilateral cooperation to a higher strategic level.

President Mahama stressed that the focus now is on translating policy commitments into practical outcomes. This includes expanding trade, boosting targeted investments, and increasing private sector participation. He also underlined the importance of strengthening institutional mechanisms, particularly the PJCC, to ensure effective implementation and sustainable engagement.

On continental and global issues, Mahama reiterated a shared commitment to Pan-Africanism, African solidarity, and coordinated engagement within the African Union and the United Nations, calling for a unified approach to advance common positions and protect shared interests.

President Mnangagwa, in his remarks, noted that the State Visit elevated bilateral relations and praised the constructive and forward-looking engagements. He urged officials to swiftly operationalise the signed agreements, emphasising that the MoUs’ true value lies in tangible benefits for citizens. He also highlighted the role of the private sector and institutions such as the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and ZimTrade in facilitating business-to-business cooperation.

Both leaders underscored the opportunities presented by the partnership to promote economic transformation, enhance trade and investment, and deliver measurable benefits to their peoples. The engagements reflected a mutual commitment to sovereignty, justice, and the enduring ideals of African unity.