Zambia, Zimbabwe joint permanent commission call for lifting of economic sanctions on Zimbabwe

The 34th Session of the Zimbabwe-Zambia Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) on Defence and Security has concluded with a call for the unconditional removal of economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe.

In a joint statement issued by Ministry of Defence Principal Public Relations Officer, Paul Shalala and Home Affairs and Internal Security representative Mwala Kalaluka, the JPC noted that the sanctions were negatively affecting Zimbabwe’s economy.

The appeal was made in a communiqué released at the end of the JPC meeting, held in Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe, from February 28 to March 3, 2025.

The Commission called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to demonstrate solidarity with Zimbabwe by engaging with friendly nations to push for the lifting of sanctions.

The meeting was conducted in a cordial atmosphere, reflecting the deep-rooted bilateral ties between the two nations, often referred to as “Siamese twins.”

Zambia and Zimbabwe reaffirmed their commitment to regional security and expressed concern over ongoing conflicts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Mozambique.

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“The Commission further expressed concern on the security situation in Cabo Delgado Province in Mozambique. In this regard, the Commission called for concerted efforts aimed at restoring peace in the area,” the communiqué stated.

The Zambian delegation congratulated Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, on assuming the Chairmanship of SADC.

“As a member of the SADC Organ Troika on Politics, Defence and Security Co-operation, the Zambian delegation assured their counterparts of Zambia’s support to the Chairperson of SADC in his efforts of ensuring peace and security in the region and beyond,” the communiqué added.

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