Brigadier General José Domingos Benjamin Canamala, Commandant of the SADC Regional Peacekeeping Centre (RPTC), hosted Academic V. A. Chikanda, Chairperson and Principal Lecturer of the Zimbabwe Institute of Diplomacy (ZID), on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration and exploring new areas of cooperation.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both leaders to exchange perspectives on regional capacity-building initiatives and discuss avenues for enhancing cooperation in diplomacy, peace and security, conflict resolution, negotiation skills and peacekeeping education.
Brigadier General Canamala emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships through established SADC diplomatic channels and in consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe. Both institutions expressed commitment to pursuing mutually beneficial programmes that contribute to regional peacebuilding, professional development and diplomatic excellence.
The engagement concluded with a shared commitment to observe institutional protocols and formal procedures that will facilitate future collaborative initiatives.
The courtesy call represents an important milestone in strengthening relations between the Zimbabwe Institute of Diplomacy and the SADC Regional Peacekeeping Centre, advancing peacekeeping education and supporting Pan-African diplomatic initiatives.
