Zimbabwe Joins High-Level Talks at Africa Forward Summit

By Everisto Zhuwao

​ Higher and Tertiary Education Minister, Professor Amon Murwira, led a high-powered delegation to Kenya on Tuesday to represent President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the Africa Forward Summit.

​ The Nairobi gathering has attracted more than 2,000 leaders from Africa and France. The summit includes politicians, economic experts, civil society representatives, and sports personalities.

​The meeting is focused on finding practical solutions to challenges affecting both Africa and France. Leaders are also exploring business and political opportunities that can benefit all parties involved.

​ Professor Murwira’s participation forms part of Zimbabwe’s ongoing “EDiplomacy” drive. The country is seeking to strengthen engagement with international partners and promote investment opportunities.

​“The summit seeks to identify practical solutions and opportunities for both parties,” noted a delegation member from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “It is about addressing shared challenges through real engagement,” he further said.

​The combination of political leaders and sports personalities has given the summit a unique atmosphere. Delegates say the diverse participation reflects the need for collective solutions to global and continental challenges.

​The Zimbabwean delegation is expected to hold several side meetings before the summit concludes to further market local investment opportunities.