The Sunday Mail
Online Reporter
ZIMBABWE and Iran should strive to develop and expand trade relations for the benefit of both countries’ citizenry, Foreign Affairs and International Trade permanent secretary, Ambassador James Manzou, has said.
Speaking at the Mid-Term Review (MTR) meeting of the 8th session of the Zimbabwe-Iran Permanent Joint Commission on Co-operation, Ambassador Manzou said Zimbabwe and Iran are both victims of illegal Western sanctions.
“Our two countries enjoy excellent political relations that have transcended many administrations and generations.
“These relations have translated into close co-operation between our two delegations at international fora, including at the Non-Aligned Movement,” he said.
“Fora like this one also offer an opportunity to share our experiences on how to frustrate the inglorious vocations of our detractors.
“Zimbabwe and Iran are the innocent victims of illegal and ruinous sanctions by Western countries over our sovereign decisions to pursue independent paths of development.”
Ambassador Manzou said in the spirit of South-South Co-operation, the two nations should harness resources and reduce dependence on industrialised countries.
