Ghana and Zimbabwe have agreed to a structured meeting schedule for their Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation, with the body to convene every two years on a rotational basis and conduct annual mid-term reviews to track the implementation of commitments made during this week’s state visit.
President John Dramani Mahama announced the arrangement at the close of bilateral talks with President Emmerson Mnangagwa at Peduase Lodge on Thursday, saying regular consultations between senior officials of both countries would also take place between the formal sessions to ensure that agreed commitments were sustained and effectively implemented.
The Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation held its inaugural session ahead of this week’s talks, giving the two countries a platform to review their relations and map out areas for deeper engagement.
President Mahama said the structured meeting schedule was designed to ensure that the political momentum generated by the state visit translated into lasting and measurable outcomes for the people of both countries.
He said both governments were determined to move beyond declarations and give practical meaning to the partnership, welcoming the Ghana-Zimbabwe Business Roundtable as a vehicle for converting policy intentions into real business activity on the ground.
The Commission’s work will cover the full range of sectors discussed during the bilateral talks, including energy, trade and investment, agriculture, mining, tourism, education, health, defence, media, labour, heritage and waste management.
President Mahama said the two countries had reaffirmed their shared commitment to harnessing the significant opportunities that existed between them for the mutual benefit of their people.
Richard Aniagyei, ISD
