Third session of the India-Zimbabwe Joint Trade Committee concluded in New Delhi

Current Context: The third session of the India-Zimbabwe Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held in New Delhi from May 13 to May 14, 2024.

• The co-chairperson from the Indian side was Ms. Priya P. Nair, Economic Adviser, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
• The co-chairperson from the Zimbabwean side was Ms. Rudo. M. Faranisi, Chief Director, Economic Cooperation, International Trade, and Diaspora, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe.
• The Charge d’Affaires from the Embassy of Zimbabwe, Mr. Peter Hobwani, was also part of the delegation.
• The purpose of the India-Zimbabwe Joint Trade Committee (JTC) is to enhance bilateral trade and cooperation between India and Zimbabwe.
• The committee discussed various sectors for potential cooperation, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, machinery, vehicles, electrical machinery, mineral fuels, plastics, iron and steel, agriculture and food processing, engineering, renewable energy, digital economy, textiles, and capacity building.
• They agreed to explore signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for regulatory cooperation in areas such as digital transformation solutions, tele-medicines, rough diamonds, fast payment systems, and traditional medicine.

Question:

Q.1 What is the purpose of the India-Zimbabwe Joint Trade Committee (JTC)?
a. To enhance bilateral trade and cooperation between India and Zimbabwe
b. To enhance bilateral trade and cooperation between India and South Africa
c. To enhance bilateral trade and cooperation between India and USA
d. To enhance bilateral trade and cooperation between India and UK