Re-engagement continues paying dividends

ZIMBABWE will continue to reap huge dividends from its engagement and re-engagement drive, especially in the areas of technology, agriculture and training of specialists.

Presenting their credentials to President Mnangagwa at State House in Harare yesterday, incoming Ambassador designates from Belarus and Mozambique pledged to foster stronger bilateral ties between their countries and Zimbabwe.

Belarus Ambassador designate to Zimbabwe, Mr Ihar Marshalau, said increasing cooperation between Zimbabwe and his country will characterise his tenure.

“It is known that Belarus and Zimbabwe enjoy successful partnerships in areas such as agriculture, health and education. In the course of the meeting, I indicated that Belarus has a well-developed industry starting from sewing machines, production of cars and trucks, metallurgy and oil refinery.

“We are ready to share technologies, train specialists in our country and provide all necessary assistance for the prosperity of the people of Zimbabwe. I am delighted not only to represent Belarus here but to contribute to our strong bilateral relations,” he said.

Mozambique Ambassador designate to Zimbabwe, Mr Carvalho Muaria, said in his meeting with President Mnangagwa, they discussed enhancing cooperation.

“My duty here will be to enhance the existing relationship and enlarge it for economic gain. We have a lot of areas such as transport, the Manica corridor, and agriculture where Zimbabwe is doing well. We need to learn that Zimbabwe has very good experience in agriculture,” he said.