Ghana and Zimbabwe hold inaugural PJCC session in Accra

Africa, Politics

AFRICA (NPA) — 28 March 2026 — Ghana and Zimbabwe have launched the inaugural session of the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC), marking a renewed effort to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. The meeting took place in Accra on Friday, 27 March 2026.

Delivering her remarks, Ambassador Khadija Iddrisu, Chief Director of Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the longstanding historical, political, and cultural ties between the two countries. She noted that Ghana and Zimbabwe share a common heritage rooted in the struggle for independence and Pan-African solidarity. According to her, the PJCC provides a timely platform to transform historical goodwill into tangible, results-oriented partnerships.

Ambassador Iddrisu further revealed that both countries have identified priority areas for cooperation, including trade and investment, agriculture, energy, mining, education, health, tourism, and governance. She emphasised the need to consolidate these into high-impact programmes that would drive economic growth, industrial development, and job creation.

On his part, Ambassador Albert Ranganai Chimbindi, Permanent Secretary of Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, expressed appreciation for Ghana’s warm hospitality and reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. He stressed that the success of the PJCC should be measured not by the number of agreements signed but by the tangible impact on the lives of citizens in both countries.

Both sides reiterated the importance of translating political will into actionable programmes, with a strong focus on implementation, monitoring, and evaluation to guide future cooperation.