September 5, 2022
112th edition of Zimbabwe Agricultural Show concludes
Zimbabwe's premier agriculture expo concluded on September 3, with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing their products and services at the annual event.
Running under the theme, "Unequalled Business Opportunities, Accessibility, Accountability and Abundance", the 112th Zimbabwe Agricultural Show saw more than 400 exhibitors participating in the annual event.
Speaking while officially opening the expo on September 2 in Harare, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who is on a two-day visit to the country, said Zimbabwe and Botswana can explore more avenues of cooperation in the fields of crop and livestock production.
"The agricultural sectors of our countries are intertwined," Masisi said. “The communities along our common borders share not only familial ties but ways and means of livelihoods such as livestock rearing amongst others.
"I found it imperative as I avail myself to be part of this event so as to facilitate the exchange of views and experience in the agricultural space for the mutual benefit of our two countries and people."
Masisi welcomed the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Zimbabwe and Botswana in the agricultural sector, saying collaboration between the two countries will further solidify relations. He further noted that both countries have unique solutions to offer in enhancing agricultural productivity.
"I have no doubt that we can leverage each other's strength in areas that we enjoy a comparative and competitive advantage in the agricultural space with the view to further deepen collaborative efforts in this area," Masisi added. He commented that, in addition to cooperation in agriculture, the two neighboring countries will continue enhancing cooperation in other economic spheres.
Masisi mentioned that Botswana and Zimbabwe recently engaged in talks for cooperation in strategic grain reserves and the possibility of Zimbabwe exporting grain to Botswana.
- Xinhua
