Belarus has initiated preparations for President Mnangagwa’s anticipated visit later this year, underscoring the burgeoning ties between Harare and Minsk.
Following the conclusion of the ministerial meeting of the first session of the Zimbabwe-Belarus Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC) in Harare last Thursday, Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergei Aleinik made this announcement during a courtesy call on President Mnangagwa at State House.
Minister Aleinik highlighted the remarkable growth in relations between the two countries, attributing it to the strong rapport between President Mnangagwa and President Aleksandr Lukashenko. This rapport was solidified by President Lukashenko’s historic State visit to Zimbabwe last year, reciprocating President Mnangagwa’s 2019 trip to Belarus. Since then, over 15 Zimbabwean delegations have visited Belarus.
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The Foreign Minister expressed Belarus’s commitment to supporting Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030, recognizing it as a mutually beneficial achievement. Cooperation between the two nations spans various sectors, including mining, infrastructure development, and science and innovation, with additional agreements in agriculture and industry signed during the recent JPCC meeting.
Preparations are underway for President Mnangagwa’s upcoming visit to Belarus, during which further cooperation pacts are expected to be signed. Minister Aleinik emphasized the significance of deepening bilateral relations to achieve mutual prosperity and sustainable economic development, aligning with Vision 2030 objectives.
The JPCC serves as a vital platform for enhancing cooperation across multiple spheres, from political and economic realms to social dimensions and international organizations.
Under the Second Republic, Zimbabwe and Belarus have intensified their cooperation through economic diplomacy and collaborative efforts in critical sectors, contributing to economic revival and transformation.