Ambassador Ray highlighted U.S. support for agricultural livelihood programs for rural families. He also noted that the United States is focusing renewed attention on tourism and trade, two areas with great potential for growth between the two nations and that will also grow the Zimbabwean economy and generate more jobs.
The Ambassador informed the President about U.S. Embassy support for a delegation of Zimbabwean business leaders to attend the Corporate Council on Africa’s U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Washington, DC. The Summit will include a half day seminar on October 5 on ‘Doing Business in Zimbabwe’ to highlight trade and business opportunities. Ambassador Ray further noted that the United States has consistently maintained its support for, and partnership with, Zimbabwe’s healthcare sector, working across a broad range of key areas including HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, healthcare systems strengthening, and a new malaria prevention initiative.
The Ambassador concluded by expressing his appreciation for the meeting and emphasizing the need to turn a new page in relations with the U.S. through more regular and direct interactions to restore mutual understanding and advance our common objectives.