Zimbabwe and Zambia sign military support pact

Zambia and Zimbabwe have signed two historical Memoranda of Understanding, according to New Zimbabwe. The MoU on military co-operation will see the Zambia and Zimbabwe defence forces collaborate in training and securing their common border. The second MoU will facilitate various groups of the defence and security establishments of the two countries to conduct benchmarking visits. Acting Defence Minister Douglas Syakalima and Zimbabwe’s Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri signed the two MoUs. This was at the conclusion of the 34th Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security in Zimbabwe. Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu said Zambia will continue supporting Zimbabwe during its tenure as chair of the Southern African Development Community to help achieve the regional body’s goals. Zimbabwe’s Minister of State for National Security, Lovemore Matuke, said Zimbabwe would support Zambia and the SADC region’s candidate, Samuel Maimbo, to secure the African Development Bank presidency.

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