The Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Kembo Mohadi, has held talks with the Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to Zimbabwe, Commissioner of Police (CP) Suzan Kaganda, in a meeting aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting took place on April 15, 2026, at the Vice President’s Offices in Zimbabwe, where both sides discussed ways to deepen long-standing relations that continue to grow through regular high-level engagement and cooperation in different sectors.
Vice President Mohadi expressed appreciation for the efforts made by Ambassador Kaganda in strengthening relations between Zimbabwe and Tanzania. He noted that cooperation between the two countries has continued to expand through frequent exchange of visits by leaders and close diplomatic communication.
He also stressed the importance of holding the Ninth Session of the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC), saying it will help both countries review progress made in implementing previous agreements and agree on new areas of cooperation. He said the platform remains important in guiding development cooperation between the two nations.
On economic cooperation, Mohadi highlighted the importance of transport systems in boosting trade between African countries.
He pointed to the TAZARA railway as a key infrastructure project that can help improve the movement of goods, especially agricultural products such as grains, from Tanzania through Zambia and into Zimbabwe. He said better transport links will help increase trade and strengthen regional integration.
On her part, Ambassador CP Suzan Kaganda thanked Vice President Mohadi for the constructive discussions and reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Zimbabwe.
She confirmed Tanzania’s readiness to host the Ninth Session of the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC), which serves as the official framework for discussing, planning, and monitoring implementation of bilateral agreements in economic and diplomatic cooperation.
Ambassador Kaganda also highlighted ongoing efforts by the Tanzanian Embassy in Zimbabwe to promote the teaching of the Kiswahili language.
She said the program has attracted many participants, including officers from security and law enforcement agencies, helping to improve communication and cooperation between the two countries.
Both leaders reaffirmed the strong historical relations between Tanzania and Zimbabwe and agreed on the importance of continued dialogue to expand cooperation in trade, transport, education, and diplomacy.
They also emphasized that strengthening institutions such as the JPC will play a key role in promoting development and regional integration between the two countries.
