On August 14, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding met with Zimbabwean Minister of Skills Audit and Development Hon. Paul Mavima. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on strengthening cooperation in talent cultivation and industrial development.

Ambassador Zhou noted that China is committed to supporting Zimbabwe in talent cultivation and industrial development through such means as organizing exchange programmes in China, promoting university-enterprise partnerships, and encouraging Chinese companies to provide more on-the-job training and technology transfer. Working together to implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China and Zimbabwe are deepening cooperation in education, training, innovation and entrepreneurship, which will help Zimbabwe cultivate and retain talents who are not only aligned with the country's industrial needs and development strategies but also globally competitive.

Minister Mavima said that China is a trustworthy true friend and great partner to Zimbabwe. To achieve Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 and sustainable development, the country needs to draw more on China's advanced experiences. He expressed his hope that Zimbabwe would continue to receive robust support from China in skills training and talent cultivation.