A New Step of Iran and Zimbabwe to Develop the Geological and Exploration Cooperation

Following the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Geological Survey of Iran and Zimbabwe and with the aim of developing the scientific and exploration cooperation, the representatives of both countries underscored the reinforcement of the geological interactions as well as the development of the joint programs during the mid-term review meeting of the joint commission on economic cooperation.

Following the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Geological Survey of Iran and Zimbabwe and with the aim of developing the scientific and exploration cooperation, the representatives of both countries underscored the reinforcement of the geological interactions as well as the development of the joint programs during the mid-term review meeting of the joint commission on economic cooperation. 

Aiming to foster the existing cooperation and identify the new grounds for common interests, the mid-term review meeting of the 9th joint commission on economic cooperation of Iran-Zimbabwe hosted by the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare was held on December 9^th,2025.The opening ceremony was commenced by the addresses of Mr.Alami, Int`l Affairs Deputy of the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare and Mr.Chimbendi, Deputy Minister of Zimbabwe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Int`l Trade .

Subsequent to the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Geological Survey of Iran and the Geological Survey of Zimbabwe (subcategory of the ministry of the mines and mineral development of Zimbabwe) carried out on the sidelines of the 3^rd Summit of the Heads of Iran and Africa and Expo2025 in Tehran, the representative from both sides, i.e., Hanieh Bakhshaee, Head of Int`l Affairs Department of GSI, Brite Koopemba, the Ambassador of Zimbabwe in Tehran, Shavarira Liod ,Geophysicist and the representative of the Geological Survey of Zimbabwe had negotiations in the specialized session of this event.  

In the talks, the two sides emphasized their shared desire to develop geological and exploration cooperation. It was also decided that Iran's proposed projects in various fields of geosciences would be reviewed by the Zimbabwean side, and the Iranian delegation's visit to Zimbabwe to sign the cooperation agreement would be scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.