Zim takes helm of COMESA Council of Ministers

Zimbabwe has assumed the chairmanship of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Council of Ministers, with regional trade, peace and security emerging as key priorities for accelerating economic integration among the bloc’s 21 member states.

The country took over the chairmanship following the conclusion of the council’s 21st meeting at the Parliament Building in Mt Hampden on Wednesday.

Foreign Affairs and International Trade minister, Amon Murwira, who assumed the council chairmanship, said peace and security were essential to sustainable development, regional integration and shared prosperity.

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