Mnangagwa arrives in Minsk for official visit

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Minsk, Belarus, for a significant official visit aimed at bolstering trade relations between Zimbabwe and Belarus. Upon arrival, the President was warmly welcomed by Belarus's Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Karankevich Viktor Mikhailovich, Foreign Minister Ryzhenkov Maxim, several Zimbabwean government ministers, as well as Zimbabwe's consular Zingman Alexander. A number of young Zimbabwean students studying in Belarus were also present to welcome the President.

The visit is seen as a key moment for strengthening the already excellent political ties between the two countries. President Mnangagwa's trip comes at a time when both Zimbabwe and Belarus are eager to scale up their economic and trade cooperation. The President's delegation is expected to hold high-level meetings with Belarusian officials to explore ways to expand bilateral trade and investment, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and mining, which are of strategic importance to both nations.

The visit is also expected to focus on increasing people-to-people exchanges, as evidenced by the warm reception from Zimbabwean students in Belarus. These initiatives underscore the growing collaboration between the two nations, whose governments have worked closely to support each other on various international platforms.

Both Zimbabwe and Belarus are looking to capitalize on the strengthening of these ties, not only through political dialogue but also by fostering trade partnerships that can contribute to economic growth and development in both countries. President Mnangagwa's visit is expected to further solidify the relationship and open new avenues for cooperation in diverse sectors.