Key areas of engagement
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Trade:Total trade between the two countries grew by 136.6% in 2023, driven by exports of manufactured goods and rubber products from Malaysia and chemicals from Zimbabwe.
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Education:Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) visited Harare to promote Malaysia as a study destination, and a Malaysia Education Fair was held in January 2025 for Zimbabwean students.
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Diplomatic and political:Engagement includes discussions on foreign policy and economic diplomacy, and a recent lecture at the Zimbabwe Foreign Service Institute. Zimbabwe has also sought Malaysia’s support to re-enter the Commonwealth.
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Tourism:The Embassy of Malaysia in Harare participated in the Spotlight Travel Expo to promote the “Visit Malaysia 2026” campaign and explore joint marketing opportunities.
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Other cooperation:Cooperation also occurs through international forums like the UN and NAM, and through the Malaysia Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP). There is also potential for defense collaboration, with a benchmarking visit planned for the Zimbabwe Defence Forces to Malaysia.
