- Zimbabwe and India are celebrating strengthened historical and economic ties.
- Discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos reaffirmed strong bilateral relations.
- Indian investments in Zimbabwe are estimated at US$600 million, employing 15,000 people.
- Both nations support each other’s bids for non-permanent seats at the UN Security Council.
Zimbabwe’s Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Professor Amon Murwira, highlighted the robust collaboration between Zimbabwe and India, emphasizing a shared commitment to sustainable development. This renewed diplomatic vigor follows a meeting between a Zimbabwean delegation and India’s Minister of New and Renewable Energy in Davos, Switzerland. The relationship, rooted in historical links dating back to the Munhumutapa Kingdom, is now poised for significant economic expansion, with Indian private sector investments reaching new heights and contributing substantially to local employment.
India’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Brahma Kumar, underscored the deep historical connections, noting how Indian merchants traded with Zimbabwe for textiles, minerals, and metals centuries ago. He expressed confidence that India’s business sector would be a crucial contributor to Zimbabwe’s economic restructuring. Both countries have also formalized reciprocal support for non-permanent seats at the United Nations Security Council, further solidifying their diplomatic alignment and mutual respect within the Global South.
Timeline
- **January 27, 2026:** Newsday Zimbabwe and The Herald published reports detailing the strengthened Zimbabwe-India ties and recent diplomatic engagements.
- **January 27, 2026:** Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira addressed guests at India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations in Harare, reaffirming strong ties.
- **Recently:** A Zimbabwean delegation met with India’s Minister of New and Renewable Energy in Davos, Switzerland.
Key Players
- Professor Amon Murwira (Zimbabwean Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister)
- Brahma Kumar (India’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe)
- Vice President Gen (Rtrd.) Dr. CGDN Chiwenga (Led Zimbabwe’s delegation to the India-Africa Business Conclave in August 2025)
