Harare, (New Ziana) – Relations between Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea are poised to reach new heights following the arrival of Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo in Harare on Thursday for a two-day State visit.
President Mbasogo’s visit is expected to culminate in the signing of key bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening economic and diplomatic cooperation through expanded trade and enhanced collaboration on African-led solutions to development challenges.
The two countries held an inaugural session of the Zimbabwe–Equatorial Guinea Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC) in Harare last month.
Addressing the media shortly after landing at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, where he was welcomed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, senior government officials, and service chiefs, President Mbasogo said the visit was intended to further consolidate cooperation between the two nations.
“Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe have strong ties that date back several years. During my State visit, we will seek to strengthen relations between the two countries and explore new areas of cooperation.
“Our countries share a common vision based on promoting unity, regional stability, and African solutions to African problems,” Mbasogo said.
Among the agreements expected to be signed are the Agreement on Economic and Trade Cooperation, an agreement on the Training of Translators and Interpreters, and Memoranda of Understanding covering education, agriculture, and mining, among other sectors.
President Mnangagwa, who warmly welcomed his counterpart, said the two leaders would discuss various new areas of potential cooperation aimed at promoting regional and Pan-African cultural, economic, and political integration, consolidating longstanding diplomatic relations, expanding bilateral economic ties, and finalising legal instruments to deepen sectoral collaboration.
“As you know, we held the JPCC here in Harare, where our countries made commitments to enhance political and diplomatic consultations, promote regional integration, and accelerate economic cooperation. That demonstrates that our relations continue to flourish,” President Mnangagwa said.
He also expressed gratitude to Equatorial Guinea for its support in advocating for the removal of Western-imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe and for endorsing the country’s candidature for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term.
Relations between the two countries date back to 2004, when Zimbabwe played a pivotal role in foiling an attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea by a group of mercenaries.
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