President Joko Widodo held a bilateral meeting with Vice President of Zimbabwe, Kembo Dugish Campbell Muleya Mohadi, in the Casablanca Room of the Mulia Hotel, Nusa Dua, Bali, on Monday, September 2, 2024. In his opening remarks, President Jokowi warmly welcomed Vice President Mohadi and extended congratulations on the re-election of President Emmerson Mnangagwa as President of Zimbabwe.
"Welcome to Indonesia, and thank you for Your Excellency's presence. I would also like to extend my congratulations on the re-election of President Emmerson Mnangagwa," said President Jokowi.
President Jokowi then highlighted three main issues in the cooperation between Indonesia and Zimbabwe. Firstly, regarding economic cooperation, President Jokowi emphasized the importance of a preferential trade agreement to strengthen the trade sector between Indonesia and Zimbabwe.
"Indonesia is also interested in collaborating in the pharmaceutical sector. The support of the Government of Zimbabwe is highly appreciated," stated the President.
Concerning the mining sector, President Jokowi revealed that Indonesia is currently exploring cooperation in lithium mining in Zimbabwe. He mentioned that he would instruct the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, to expedite the finalization of the memorandum of understanding on this matter.
Regarding development cooperation, President Jokowi reiterated Indonesia's readiness to enhance collaboration with Zimbabwe through programs tailored to the country's needs via the Indonesia Aid mechanism. President Jokowi also sought Vice President Mohadi's support to ensure the smooth and successful implementation of these strategic partnerships.
"The development of e-procurement in Zimbabwe has the potential to become one of our strategic projects. I request Your Excellency's support on this matter," the President added.
Accompanying the President in the meeting were Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, Minister of Investment/Head of BKPM Rosan Roeslani, and Minister of State Secretary Pratikno.
