President Mnangagwa to attend World Government Summit

President ED Mnangagwa

By Staff Reporter

President Emmerson Mnangagwa will attend the World Government Summit in Dubai this week as part of an intensified push to re‑engage global partners and attract investment across priority sectors. The summit, which convenes heads of state, senior policymakers and business leaders, offers Zimbabwe a high‑profile platform to showcase its economic reforms, export gains, and investment opportunities.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Professor Amon Murwira, speaking from Dubai, framed the President’s participation as strategic and timely. He described the United Arab Emirates as one of Zimbabwe’s most important economic partners and said the summit brings together governments that are responsive to technological change and shifting geopolitical realities. “His Excellency the President will engage with world leaders, business executives, and political figures to advance Zimbabwe’s trade agenda,” Professor Murwira said, noting that exports have grown from about US$2 billion in 2012 to more than US$16 billion today.

The minister said the engagements aim to convert Zimbabwe’s comparative advantages into tangible benefits for citizens. He highlighted the country’s mineral density, favourable climate and agricultural potential including high‑value crops such as blueberries and tobacco as key selling points for investors. He also pointed to Zimbabwe’s human capital and high literacy rate as assets that can support value‑adding industries and services.

Professor Murwira said the President’s programme at the summit will include a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings over three days, targeting tourism, technology, governance and trade facilitation. The objective, he said, is to project Zimbabwe as a peaceful, stable and forward‑looking nation open for business, and to secure partnerships that can accelerate job creation and infrastructure development.

The minister referenced international recognition of Zimbabwe’s investment potential, noting that Forbes had rated the country among top destinations for investment by 2025. He argued that such endorsements reflect sustained diplomatic outreach and policy reforms designed to improve the business climate. “The main objective is to ensure prosperity, happiness and fulfilling lives for the people of Zimbabwe through trade and economic investment,” he said.

Analysts say the World Government Summit provides an opportunity not only to attract capital but also to engage on governance innovations, digital transformation and climate‑resilient development. For Zimbabwe, which faces fiscal and structural challenges, the summit is a chance to deepen ties with Gulf investors, explore financing for infrastructure and promote exports to new markets.

Professor Murwira emphasised that follow‑through will be critical: commitments made in Dubai must translate into concrete projects, investment pledges and technical cooperation. He urged private‑sector actors and government agencies to be ready to convert dialogue into deals that deliver measurable improvements in livelihoods.

Zimbabwe’s presence at the summit signals a broader diplomatic strategy of re‑engagement and economic diplomacy, with the Presidency seeking to leverage global forums to attract investment, diversify export markets and strengthen international partnerships.