President William Ruto to officially open the 64th edition of (ZITF)

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President William Ruto to officially open the 64th edition of (ZITF)

 

Mako Jerera

 

 

President Mnangagwa will be hosting Dr William Ruto, who will officially open the 64th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) on Friday.

 

The two Presidents will also witness the signing of a number of Memoranda of Understanding agreed upon by their officials at the 4th Zimbabwe/Kenya Joint Permanent Commission, which opened in Harare on Sunday.

 

Addressing a Post-Cabinet media briefing yesterday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere, said Cabinet received a report on the State visit by President Ruto to officially open ZITF on Friday.

 

“Cabinet received and noted the report on the State visit by His Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya as presented by Honourable Dr Frederick Shava, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

 

The nation is informed that His Excellency the President, Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa, invited his counterpart, His Excellency, Dr William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, to officiate at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2024.

 

“The two Presidents will witness the signing of a number of Memoranda of Understanding agreed upon by the officials at the Zimbabwe/Kenya Joint Permanent Commission,” said Dr Muswere.

 

Zimbabwe and Kenya held their 4th JPCC in Harare, which was aimed at broadening cooperation between the countries.The JPCC will offer an opportunity for the two countries to deepen their relationship for mutual benefit.

 

Vice Presidents Dr Constantino Chiwenga and Cde Kembo Mohadi will also be actively engaged at ZITF to lead key business engagements with stakeholders from different sectors of the economy.

 

Today, VP Mohadi will preside over the Connect Africa Symposium, which starts in the morning until later in the afternoon, focusing on key economic issues and locating Zimbabwe in the broader context of the regional and global economy.

 

On Friday, President Mnangagwa and President Ruto are expected to conduct a tour of stands and interact with dozens of exhibitors.

 

Vice Presidents Chiwenga and Mohadi will also accompany the two leaders for the ZITF official opening ceremony later in the afternoon.

 

Yesterday, Industry and Commerce Minister Nqobizitha Ndlovu urged exhibitors to capitalise on the ZITF platform to clinch new business deals.

 

“I want to welcome all our visitors and exhibitors to the 64th edition of the ZITF. It has kicked off, and it is all busy out there. Let us interact and establish new supply and distribution deals as we network,” he said.

 

“Let us also utilise this platform to clinch new business deals. Bulawayo is a hospitable city, come and enjoy.”

 

Minister Ndlovu said ZITF 2024 promises to be one of the best trade fairs in recent history. The exhibition space is at 100 percent occupancy, with an additional tent erected to accommodate the overflow.