Emmerson Mnangagwa. An archive photo
MINSK, 17 April (BelTA) – Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has received Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko's invitation to come to Belarus on an official visit, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to the press service, Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs Maksim Ryzhenkov held high-level talks in Zimbabwe on 16 April. The parties signed documents designed to strengthen the partnership between the two countries.
“The meeting with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa became the central point of the political program of the visit. The delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Viktor Karankevich discussed the state of bilateral cooperation with their Zimbabwean counterparts, including the implementation of the third phase of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Mechanization Program using Belarusian equipment. Emmerson Mnangagwa received a personal letter from Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko with an official invitation to visit the country in May 2025. The leader of Zimbabwe gratefully accepted the invitation and confirmed his readiness for the visit,” the press service of the ministry reported.
The strategic nature of bilateral relations, the importance of joint response to sanctions, mutual support on international platforms, as well as cordial personal relations with the Belarusian leader were also mentioned.
Emmerson Mnangagwa asked to convey his best wishes to Aleksandr Lukashenko and expressed confidence in the success of the upcoming meeting in Belarus.
“The talks with Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira helped bolster the political dialogue. The parties emphasized the need to intensify interstate cooperation in the context of global challenges. This envisages countering illegal unilateral restrictive measures and providing mutual support for initiatives at international venues,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
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