Zimbabwe Ambassador Visits RCCI, Calls for Enhanced Trade Ties

RAWALPINDI ( WNAM REPORT ): His Excellency T.M.J. Abu-Basutu, Ambassador of Zimbabwe, accompanied by W.T. Chiyangwa, Head of Chancery, visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) and met with RCCI President Usman Shaukat. The meeting was also attended by Senior Vice President Khalid Farooq Qazi, Vice President Fahad Barlas, executive committee members, and other RCCI representatives.
Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral trade ties, fostering economic cooperation, and identifying key sectors for collaboration. Ambassador Abu-Basutu encouraged the business community to explore opportunities for joint ventures, investments, and trade, particularly in renewable energy (solar and wind) and tourism.
Commending RCCI’s role in promoting trade and facilitating new business ventures, the ambassador expressed his full support for RCCI’s Green Road Initiative and other climate change efforts. He emphasized the importance of sustainable economic partnerships and urged both sides to work closely in expanding trade avenues between Zimbabwe and Pakistan.