President Mnangagwa has appointed Mr Elesh Patel as the Special Presidential Investment Advisor to three countries namely Bangladesh, Thailand, and Vietnam. The appointment was officialized on 9th of January 2025 at an event hosted by Foreign Affairs & Int. Trade Minister, Hon. Prof. Dr. Amon Murwira, at the Munhumutapa Offices.
According to the Permanent Secretary of Information Publicity and Broadcasting Nick Mangwana’s X (formerly known as twitter)’s post, Newsreportzim.com has learned about the appointment of Mr Elesh Patel.
“H.E President @edmnangagwa appointed Mr. ELESH PATEL as the Special Presidential Investment Advisor to Bangladesh, Thailand, and Vietnam this Thursday at an event hosted by Foreign Affairs & Int. Trade Minister, Hon. Prof. Dr. Amon Murwira, at the Munhumutapa Offices,” part of the statement reads.
Mr. Patel was tasked with promoting economic and commercial ties between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh, Thailand and Vietnam while supporting initiatives for beneficiation and value addition.
Speaking after the appointment, Mr Patel pledged to use his influential position to advance Zimbabwe’s economic interests.
“I would like to thank His Excellency the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, Minister Murwira, the officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on bestowing this prestigious appointment to me, which I will endeavour to execute in the highest possible way and keep the flag of Zimbabwe running very high,” Patel said.
