Botswana and Zimbabwe's Presidents, Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi and Dr. Emmerson Mnangagwa, have expressed contentment with the outcomes of the recent Bi-National Commission (BNC) meeting. Both leaders welcomed the signing of a memorandum of agreement on Gainful Employment of Spouses of diplomatic and consular staff during their discussions.

The BNC session, which concluded on Friday, provided them with an opportunity to assess the status of bilateral relations and engage in dialogues concerning regional, continental, and international matters of mutual interest.

They also conducted comprehensive discussions on the progress of joint commitments and explored new avenues for bilateral cooperation.

Moreover, the heads of state instructed relevant authorities to implement the signed agreements and directed ministries to finalize the remaining agreements by the mid-term review of the 4th BNC session in Botswana in November.

Both leaders also acknowledged the expansion of bilateral cooperation across various sectors and directed ministers to explore new areas of collaboration.

Furthermore, they welcomed the organization of a business forum alongside the BNC, which served as a platform for industry leaders and small and medium enterprises to exchange ideas on business opportunities.

The heads of state also recognized efforts to combat cross-border crime, including livestock rustling, and encouraged further collaboration to address these issues.

Both leaders expressed enthusiasm for the continuous strengthening of their countries' relationship and its positive impact on their respective communities. They also emphasized the importance of implementing the agreements for the benefit of their economies.

In his closing remarks, President Mnangagwa appreciated the successful outcomes of the meeting, emphasizing the importance of translating agreements into concrete actions for the benefit of both countries.

President Masisi also hailed the meeting as successful and expressed confidence in the decisions made.

He emphasized the need for prompt action to address the needs of their people and noted that many issues, including combating livestock rustling, had been addressed.

President Masisi further stressed the importance of concluding the remaining 13 agreements and urged officials to accelerate efforts in this regard.

He also highlighted that the development of cooperation agreements demonstrated their commitment to expanding and deepening bilateral relations.