Zimbabwe is opening today, the 22nd Africa-Nordic Foreign Ministers Meeting, a high-level diplomatic gathering running from October 2 to 3, 2025, under the theme “Leveraging Technology and Collaboration for Future-Ready Societies.”
The meeting, hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Honourable Professor Dr. Amon Murwira, has attracted foreign ministers from across Africa together with their counterparts from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Representatives from business, the private sector, academia and young innovators are also taking part.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade spokesperson Philisiwe Chidawanyika, in a statement, said Zimbabwe’s hosting of the event was a landmark moment for the country.
“This meeting is not only about dialogue but also about forging practical cooperation between Africa and the Nordic region in critical areas such as innovation, trade and investment. It places Zimbabwe at the heart of discussions that will shape sustainable growth and collaboration,” she said.
Chidawanyika outlined that the programme of events demonstrates the meeting’s focus on tangible outcomes.
“We have the Africa-Nordic Business Roundtable Forum under the theme ‘Sustainable Prosperity through Partnerships’, which is centred on integrating ecosystems and de-risking business for accelerated growth.
The Young Innovators Forum will highlight the role of youth as catalysts for sustainable development by harnessing technology for future-ready societies,” she added.
She added that the academic and business communities are also central to the discussions.
“The academic panel themed ‘From Aid to Trade’ speaks directly to shifting Africa’s engagement from dependency to empowerment. The business plenary session will deepen investment and trade relations between Africa and the Nordic countries, while the plenary on multilateralism is aimed at reinforcing cooperation in addressing global peace and security challenges,” Chidawanyika said.
She stressed that the summit supports both national and continental development aspirations.
“By hosting this high-level gathering, Zimbabwe is building strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships that contribute to the attainment of Vision 2030 and Africa’s Agenda 2063, which is the Africa we want,” Chidawanyika noted.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe’s chairing of the Africa-Nordic Meeting underscores its renewed commitment to re-engagement, economic diplomacy, and positioning itself as a key player in innovation-led cooperation on the global stage.
