Despite its conflict, Palestine is doubling down on its partnership with one of its African ‘pillars’

With an unwavering partnership, Palestine has promised to strengthen its bilateral relationship with Zimbabwe, even as it faces a tumultuous period due to the conflict it is facing.

• Palestine has pledged to strengthen its bilateral relationship with Zimbabwe despite ongoing conflicts.
• Both countries agreed to enhance cooperation in female empowerment, community development, and socio-economic initiatives.
• The agreement was revealed during a meeting between the Palestinian Ambassador and Zimbabwe's Minister of Women Affairs in Harare.
• Palestine proposed signing a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate exchanges and collaborative projects, particularly supporting women's organizations.

Both countries recently committed to bolstering cooperation in female empowerment, community development, and socio-economic development.

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This commitment was formally disclosed during a meeting held in Harare yesterday between the Palestinian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Tamer Almassri, and the Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa.

“Zimbabwe is one of the pillars of international solidarity with the Palestinian people,” Tamer Almassri stated, as seen in The Herald.

During the meeting, Tamer Almassri noted that even now, Palestine is committed to boosting its bilateral relations with Zimbabwe by fostering closer collaboration between institutions and women’s organisations in the two countries, as seen on Newsday.

“Our women’s delegation once came here, and we are happy to come again and are ready to host you in Palestine. We want to be partners and supporters in women’s empowerment. Women in Zimbabwe are very strong; they actively contribute to the growth of different sectors,” he said.

“Palestine is ready to sign an MoU between our respective ministries so that we can exchange experiences and strengthen cooperation,” he said.

In response, the Zimbabwean Minister of Women Affairs noted that the country cherishes its ties with Palestine and is keen to expand on the budding relationship.

“Our mandate is to bring people together. Small and Medium Enterprises are the pulse of the economy. We are also responsible for cooperatives, which have a wider reach of inclusivity in line with Vision 2030,” she said.

She further emphasized Zimbabwe's dedication to peace and justice, as well as the nation's support for the Palestinian people.

“We value engagement on matters of mutual interest and opportunities to further strengthen that relationship. We are in total solidarity with the people of Palestine. We condemn what is happening in the Gaza Strip,” she said.