Story by Abigirl Tembo
TAJIKISTAN – VICE President, General (Retired) Dr Constantino Chiwenga says Zimbabwe and Tajikistan are set to deepen bilateral cooperation, with significant focus shifting toward economic collaboration.
He was speaking after meeting with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon in Tajikistan this Wednesday.
The meeting, held at the Presidential Palace, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring areas of cooperation in energy, agriculture, education, and climate resilience.
The meeting highlighted renewable energy as a key area of collaboration, with Vice President Chiwenga, accompanied by Zimbabwe’s Energy and Power Development Minister, Honourable July Moyo, emphasising Tajikistan’s global leadership in hydropower generation as a potential model for partnership.
“I had a meeting with His Excellency on a wide range of issues between Zimbabwe and the government of Tajikistan. We have cooperated before in the areas of our political cooperation, our diplomacy, and now we are going into the economic sphere,” the Vice President said.
“This is our second engagement on economic matters, and several Memoranda of Understanding are currently being finalised. Tajikistan is globally ranked sixth in hydropower production and is set to become fourth upon completion of a major dam project. Energy is fundamental to development, and this area is of particular interest to us,” he added.
Vice President Chiwenga also pointed to agriculture and tourism as other priority sectors, noting that Tajikistan has experience in a number of areas where Zimbabwe wants to cooperate with them.
Beyond energy, agriculture is another priority area for cooperation.
Vice President Chiwenga acknowledged Tajikistan’s expertise in sustainable farming, irrigation techniques, and high-altitude crop management, all of which are relevant to Zimbabwe’s evolving agricultural strategy, amid shifting climatic conditions.
This meeting marks a promising step towards a stronger Zimbabwe-Tajikistan partnership, one built on mutual interests, shared climate goals, and a vision for sustainable development.
