. . . Instak delegation leaves for Moscow

A DELEGATION from the Institute of African Knowledge (Instak) is in Moscow, Russia, to sign a partnership agreement with the Russia State University for the Humanities for assistance in setting up the Museum of African Liberation in Harare.

The team is led by the head administrator of the Museum of African Liberation, Ambassador Kwame Muzawazi.

Instak marketing and public relations manager Mr Joseph Nkani said the trip followed an appeal made by the Zimbabwean Government for international assistance in setting up the museum. “The trip is as a direct result of Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin’s response to the call made by the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde Dr. Emmerson Mnangagwa, for international cooperation towards establishment of the Museum of African Liberation,” he said.

“The cooperation agreement will seal the understanding between Instak and Russia State University for the Humanities to share knowledge, expertise and activate technical cooperation between the parties in establishing the Museum of African Liberation in Harare.”

This followed ongoing engagements between the two governments in partnering in the concept development, curation of liberation stories and artefacts, as well as exchanging technical expertise in heritage exhibition efforts.

“Other delegates will include the Director, National Museums and Monuments, Dr Godfrey Mahachi, as well as other senior government and INSTAK officials,” said Mr Nkani

The construction of the state-ofthe-art Liberation Mall commenced this year behind the Museum of African liberation site.

Historically, the two countries have relations dating back to the era of the liberation struggle.

The then Soviet Union aided the Patriotic Front freedom fighters with training, material and logistical support.

Even after independence, diplomatic relations between Russia and Zimbabwe continued to flourish as depicted by trade agreements signed between the two states.