China Strengthens Agricultural Cooperation with Zimbabwe through South-South Collaboration

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China has strengthened its commitment to agricultural cooperation with Zimbabwe through the launch of two new projects under the China-FAO South-South Cooperation initiative. Ambassador Zhou Ding attended the ceremony on July 28, 2025, joining Zimbabwean Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary Giri and FAO representatives to promote sustainable soil management and national water resources planning. This collaboration is part of China's broader efforts to support UN agencies and enhance agricultural transformation and modernization in Zimbabwe, ensuring better guarantees for food security.

Key Takeaways:

  • China has launched two South-South Cooperation projects with Zimbabwe: "Capacity Building for Sustainable Soil Management" and "National Water Resources Roadmap".
  • Ambassador Zhou Ding stated that China actively supports UN agencies in implementing livelihood projects in Zimbabwe.
  • The two projects aim to promote agricultural transformation and modernization in Zimbabwe, providing better guarantees for food security.
  • China will fully promote the China-Africa "Ten Partnership Initiatives" and collaborate with international organizations like the FAO to support Zimbabwe's economic and social development.
  • Zimbabwean officials and FAO representatives thanked China for its long-term support for agricultural development in the global South.

Statistics:

  • Two China-FAO South-South Cooperation projects launched: "Capacity Building for Sustainable Soil Management" and "National Water Resources Roadmap".
  • Both projects aim to promote agricultural transformation and modernization in Zimbabwe by 2025.
  • China to fully promote China-Africa "Ten Partnership Initiatives" to support Zimbabwe's economic and social development.
  • Ambassador Zhou Ding attended the launch ceremony on July 28, 2025.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. "On the Launching Ceremony of Two China-FAO South-South Cooperation Projects in Zimbabwe". Original Press Release, July 29, 2025.