Zimbabwe : Trade with Indonesia reaches $100 million, driven by lithium

Trade between Zimbabwe and Indonesia has surged from $60 million to $100 million, bolstered by exports of tobacco and cotton. Indonesia, seeking lithium for its electric vehicle production, views Zimbabwe as a strategic partner. Indonesian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dewa Juniarta Sastrawan, announced upcoming discussions on lithium processing cooperation. During the second Indonesia-Africa Forum, agreements in the health and agriculture sectors were also signed.