Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea Launch Bi-National Commission to Deepen Strategic Cooperation

HomeInternationalZimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea Launch Bi-National Commission to Deepen Strategic CooperationInternationalZimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea Launch Bi-National Commission to Deepen Strategic CooperationByLeccoo-June 14, 2026 HomeInternationalZimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea Launch Bi-National Commission to Deepen Strategic Cooperation Zimbabwe and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea have taken a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations following the formal inauguration of the Zimbabwe–Equatorial Guinea Bi-National Commission (BNC), a development expected to unlock new opportunities for trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two African nations. President Emmerson Mnangagwa described the establishment of the commission as a historic milestone that reflects the growing partnership between Harare and Malabo, while reaffirming Zimbabwe’s commitment to expanding collaboration across strategic sectors. Speaking during the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding at State House, President Mnangagwa said he was honoured to witness the launch of the commission alongside Equatorial Guinea’s President, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

“It is my distinct honor to attend the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding between Zimbabwe and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, led by His Excellency President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, at State House, marking the formal inauguration of the Zimbabwe-Equatorial Guinea Bi-National Commission, a crucial platform that represents a significant milestone in our bilateral relations,” said President Mnangagwa. The Bi-National Commission is expected to serve as the highest mechanism for cooperation between the two countries, providing a structured framework for dialogue, policy coordination and the implementation of joint development initiatives. President Mnangagwa said the two nations were determined to explore new frontiers of economic cooperation and deepen trade relations for the benefit of their citizens. The launch of the commission comes at a time when African countries are increasingly seeking stronger intra-African partnerships to drive industrialisation, economic transformation and sustainable development under the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area.