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Chiwenga to represent Mnangagwa at G20 Summit
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Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is expected to lead Zimbabwe's delegation to the G20 Leaders' Summit taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa, this weekend. The high-level gathering, set for November 22 to 23 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, will bring together global leaders, policymakers and senior officials from the world's largest economies.
Shephard Gwenzi, Charge d'Affaires at the Zimbabwean Embassy in South Africa, confirmed that Chiwenga will attend the summit on behalf of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa officially invited Mnangagwa, signalling Pretoria's support for Zimbabwe's gradual re-engagement with the international community and major economic platforms.
Gwenzi explained that due to prior commitments, Mnangagwa delegated Chiwenga to represent him at the global event. The Vice-President was expected to arrive in South Africa on Thursday ahead of the summit.
"Besides attending the G20 meeting, he is scheduled to meet with his counterpart, the Honourable Vice-President Paul Mashatile of the Republic of South Africa, at a date to be advised," Gwenzi said.
He noted that discussions between the two vice-presidents are likely to centre on strengthening bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including trade, migration, energy, transport and investment. The meeting is expected to reinforce longstanding ties between the two neighbouring nations, which share deep economic and social interdependence.
According to Gwenzi, Zimbabwe's participation in the G20 summit is a sign of increasing international confidence in the country's economic reforms under the Second Republic. He said the gathering presents an opportunity for Zimbabwe to outline its development priorities, pursue investment partnerships and contribute to shaping global economic policies that affect emerging economies.
The G20 Leaders' Summit is anticipated to focus on inclusive growth, climate financing, global trade dynamics and reforms to multilateral financial institutions - issues that carry significant implications for Zimbabwe's economic trajectory.
Shephard Gwenzi, Charge d'Affaires at the Zimbabwean Embassy in South Africa, confirmed that Chiwenga will attend the summit on behalf of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa officially invited Mnangagwa, signalling Pretoria's support for Zimbabwe's gradual re-engagement with the international community and major economic platforms.
Gwenzi explained that due to prior commitments, Mnangagwa delegated Chiwenga to represent him at the global event. The Vice-President was expected to arrive in South Africa on Thursday ahead of the summit.
He noted that discussions between the two vice-presidents are likely to centre on strengthening bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including trade, migration, energy, transport and investment. The meeting is expected to reinforce longstanding ties between the two neighbouring nations, which share deep economic and social interdependence.
According to Gwenzi, Zimbabwe's participation in the G20 summit is a sign of increasing international confidence in the country's economic reforms under the Second Republic. He said the gathering presents an opportunity for Zimbabwe to outline its development priorities, pursue investment partnerships and contribute to shaping global economic policies that affect emerging economies.
The G20 Leaders' Summit is anticipated to focus on inclusive growth, climate financing, global trade dynamics and reforms to multilateral financial institutions - issues that carry significant implications for Zimbabwe's economic trajectory.
Source - NewsDay
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