In a significant development for India’s dairy export ambitions, Zimbabwe’s Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has formally welcomed Indian dairy giants Amul and Sumul to explore trade and investment opportunities in his country. Speaking at the ‘Chalo Zimbabwe’ programme organised by the Chamber of Commerce in Surat, Chiwenga invited Indian firms to tap into Zimbabwe’s incentive-rich ecosystem in dairy, animal husbandry, agriculture, and agri-tech.
Accompanied by a high-level delegation of Cabinet Ministers and diplomats, Chiwenga emphasised that Zimbabwe offers a safe and business-friendly environment with active government support for the dairy and allied sectors.
The delegation met with officials from Sumul Dairy and Surat Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee, expressing keen interest in India’s dairy cooperative model, milk processing capabilities, and technology infrastructure.
🌍 A Strategic Opportunity for Indian Dairy Exports
Zimbabwe’s invitation comes at a time when India is actively seeking non-traditional export markets for its growing dairy surplus. The African continent, with its expanding middle class and nutritional demands, offers a promising frontier for value-added dairy products, technology transfer, and cooperative development.
Indian cooperatives, such as Amul and Sumul, offer a robust model of inclusive dairy economics that aligns with Zimbabwe’s need for self-sufficiency in milk production and rural livelihood generation.
🤝 Strengthening India-Africa Dairy Diplomacy
This outreach also reflects the increasing emphasis on India-Africa collaboration in the agri and dairy sectors. With Zimbabwe offering incentives for agri-tech and animal husbandry, Indian dairy firms could play a pivotal role in capacity building, rural employment, and joint ventures in milk procurement and processing.
Chiwenga’s assurance of security, infrastructure, and policy support sets the stage for serious bilateral cooperation in dairy production and processing.