President Emmerson Mnangagwa is actively working to strengthen Zimbabwe’s economy through international engagements. Recently, he participated in the South Korea-African Summit in Seoul, where leaders from 48 African countries gathered. At the summit, President Mnangagwa emphasized Zimbabwe’s readiness to collaborate with South Korea in key areas such as agriculture, mining, and innovation.After the South Korea summit, President Mnangagwa traveled to Russia to attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). During this event, he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss enhancing economic relations between Zimbabwe and Russia.President Mnangagwa’s international outreach is part of a broader strategy to focus on economic diplomacy.
This approach is a shift from the previous emphasis on political diplomacy. By promoting the slogan “Zimbabwe is Open for Business,” President Mnangagwa aims to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and form beneficial global partnerships. This strategy is designed to improve Zimbabwe’s international image and establish the country as a friend to all nations.
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Book NowThe Russian visit is particularly important because SPIEF is a major economic forum that brings together global business leaders, government officials, and experts to discuss cooperation and investment opportunities.
Known as the “Russian Davos,” the forum addresses critical issues such as trade, investment, energy, finance, and innovation.Zimbabwe’s economic outlook has been improving, with a notable increase in FDI since the adoption of the “Zimbabwe is Open for Business” policy. A recent survey by KPMG, a leading auditing firm, ranked Zimbabwe among the top 10 investment destinations in Africa.
This positive development is attributed to President Mnangagwa’s economic reforms, including the reorganization of the Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency (ZIDA) to make it easier to do business in the country.These efforts are positioning Zimbabwe to achieve its goal of becoming an Upper Middle-Income Economy by 2030.
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