Paul Nyathi

Iranian media reports say Zimbabwean Vice President Kembo Mohadi called on the war mongering state to assist Zimbabwe fight off terrorism aimed against the ZANU PF government.

Mohadi is reported to have asked for promotion of political and economic relations with Iran and expansion of international cooperation to keep the ZANU PF government in power.

Mohadi made the remarks in a meeting with Iran’s Ambassador to Harare Abbas Navazani last week.

In the meeting, the Iranian ambassador is reported to have stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation in the economic fields.

Navazani also appreciated Zimbabwe for its support against anti-Iran human rights resolutions.

Further, the two sides stressed the need to boost economic cooperation despite the US sanctions.

The areas of economic cooperation include industry, mining, agriculture and health.

Ambassador Navazani, who said he had a fruitful meeting with VP Mohadi also expressed Iran’s interest in exploring mining opportunities in Zimbabwe.

“We reviewed our cooperation,” he said.

“We have a cordial relationship which dates back to the days of the liberation struggle of Zimbabwe. We have a strong relationship in different aspects; politically, economically and internationally, and we are trying to expand our cooperation in economic and trade areas.

“I have a different mechanism this time to enhance our relations. Our political and international relations are very close and high, but our economic (relationship) because of the imposition of oppressive sanctions by the Americans, is worsened.

“It’s (economic relationship) not expanding, but we are trying. We are trying and hopefully we will enhance our economic cooperation. We hope and appreciate the Zimbabwean Government’s support to Iran and we support Zimbabwe on the international arena.”

Source: https://en.irna.ir/news/84128424/Zimbabwe-calls-for-Iranian-contribution-to-fight-terrorism