India's Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, will embark on a two-week official visit to the Republic of Mozambique and the Republic of Zimbabwe from June 21-28, 2025. The trip is aimed at furthering India's strong bilateral relations with these countries.
As Mozambique celebrates 50 years of its independence on June 25, 2025, Mr. Singh will represent India at the celebrations and commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. He is expected to call on President H.E. Daniel Francisco Chapo and hold a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of Mozambique to discuss ways to strengthen their partnership.
Mr. Singh's visit also includes interactions with members of the Indian diaspora in Maputo, with an estimated 25,000-strong community in the country. The minister will engage with them on various issues affecting the Indian expatriate community and promote people-to-people ties between India and Mozambique.
After Mozambique, Mr. Singh will travel to Zimbabwe where he will meet with top leadership of the country, including several ministers and government officials. He is also expected to visit the KAZA (Kavango Zambezi) Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA), Victoria Falls city, to engage on matters related to conservation, wildlife protection management, and climate change.
Mr. Singh's African visit is seen as an opportunity to strengthen India's bilateral relations with Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The minister will discuss various issues, including trade, defense, and security cooperation, with his counterparts in both countries.
The Indian government has not disclosed the detailed itinerary of Mr. Singh's visit, but officials have confirmed that the trip aims to promote people-to-people ties, strengthen economic partnerships, and enhance cooperation on regional and global issues.