The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Zimbabwe, Her Excellency Lourdes Sangróniz, paid a courtesy call on Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, at the Parliament Building in Mt. Hampden, yesterday.
During the engagement, Ambassador Sangróniz underscored Spain’s commitment to advancing shared development priorities between the two nations.
“Spain remains committed to strengthening cooperation with Zimbabwe in line with our shared development priorities.
Our discussions focused on areas of mutual interest, including mining, tourism, trade, agriculture, and renewable energy,” she noted.
She added that these sectors present significant opportunities for collaboration and investment, noting that Spain is keen to expand its footprint in Zimbabwe through mutually beneficial partnerships.
“We see great potential in these sectors and believe that enhanced cooperation will bring tangible benefits to both our countries,” Ambassador Sangróniz said.
The meeting also explored avenues for promoting sustainable development, with a particular emphasis on renewable energy and agricultural transformation.
“Renewable energy and agriculture are critical pillars for sustainable growth, and Spain stands ready to support Zimbabwe’s efforts in these areas,” she said.
In response, Speaker Mudenda welcomed the Ambassador and acknowledged Spain’s continued support to Zimbabwe, particularly at the community level.
“We appreciate the valuable role that Spanish institutions have played in Zimbabwe, especially their contributions to education and the strengthening of the health sector within local communities,” he said.
He further emphasised the importance of strengthening parliamentary diplomacy as a tool for fostering closer relations between the two countries.
“Parliamentary engagement remains a vital platform for enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation between Zimbabwe and Spain,” Mudenda said.
The Speaker also highlighted Zimbabwe’s openness to increased investment and collaboration in the sectors identified during the meeting.
“Zimbabwe is open for business, and we encourage Spanish investors to explore the wide range of opportunities available across our key economic sectors,” he said.
The courtesy call comes at a time when Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to attract foreign investment and build strategic international partnerships to drive economic growth and development.
