The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion has highlighted that Zimbabwe is strengthening cooperation with international development partners, following a high-level meeting between Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube and senior World Bank officials in Harare yesterday.
In a statement, the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion underscored the importance of sustained engagement with development partners in driving the country’s economic transformation.
“Deepening cooperation with development partners remains central to advancing Zimbabwe’s economic reform agenda, strengthening re-engagement efforts, unlocking technical and financial support and promoting investment, resilience and inclusive national development,” the Ministry said.
The Ministry noted that the courtesy call provided an opportunity to formally introduce Mr Raad to the Government of Zimbabwe, while also recognising Mr Belete’s contribution during his tenure.
“The engagement provided an opportunity to formally introduce Mr Raad to Government, acknowledge Mr Belete’s contribution and reaffirm the strong and evolving partnership between Zimbabwe and the World Bank Group,” the Ministry added.
Discussions during the meeting focused on Zimbabwe’s ongoing re-engagement efforts with international financial institutions, a key pillar in the Second Republic’s strategy to normalise relations and unlock new lines of credit and investment.
“The discussions focused on Zimbabwe’s re-engagement efforts, the economic reform agenda and follow-up actions from the 2026 Spring Meetings, as Government continues to implement policies that support macroeconomic stability, growth and sustainable development,” the Ministry said.
Zimbabwe has been pursuing re-engagement with international financial institutions and development partners to address debt challenges and access concessional financing, with the World Bank Group playing a critical advisory and technical support role in the country’s reform process.
