Mukudzei Chingwere in Surat, Gujarat State, India
Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has touched down in Surat this morning, marking the commencement of his working visit to India.
Speaking to journalists on arrival the Vice President explained the dual purpose of his visit, highlighting his participation in both the – Chalo Zimbabwe which means Let’s Go to Zimbabwe – indaba and the upcoming Africa Conclave on India-Africa Partnership.
One key area of focus for Zimbabwe, as highlighted by the Vice President, is the diamond industry. Additionally, VP Chiwenga outlined Zimbabwe’s ambitions to increase tourism inflows from India. He spoke about the upcoming 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, which Zimbabwe will co-host with Namibia and South Africa.
Vice President Chiwenga expressed hope for increased cooperation in sports tourism and collaboration in cricket. “I am here to strengthen our diplomatic and economic ties with India, engage with key business leaders and explore opportunities that can benefit Zimbabwe’s economy,” said VP Chiwenga.
“Here in Gujarat and Surat to be precise they are renowned for their expertise in diamond value addition and processing and this is precisely what Zimbabwe aims to tap into. “We are also targeting to boost our tourism sector and this conference is a vital step in showcasing our country’s potential as a premier destination.
“This visit presents a unique opportunity to enhance our engagement in sports tourism. As we prepare to co-host the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, we recognise that India has a strong cricketing tradition.
“Our goal is to foster a wide range of collaborations in this sector, including the development of cricket in Zimbabwe by leveraging India’s expertise.
“My visit here is a multi-pronged agenda aimed at strengthening our ties through agriculture, mining, tourism, health, sports and many others,” said VP Chiwenga.
His visit is part of a grand strategy by the two countries to leverage their bilateral relations into mutually beneficial economic cooperation for its peoples. It also comes at a time when President Mnangagwa is championing rapid economic growth towards an empowered upper-middle income economy.
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