MINSK, 19 February (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has invited Zimbabwe to implement a trilateral project with Mozambique on the construction of a seaport as he met with President of the Senate of Zimbabwe Mabel Memory Chinomona in Minsk on 19 February, BelTA has learned.
“We really need a foothold on the coast of the African continent - in the southeast. This means that we must work together with Zimbabwe on building a port in your neighboring state, Mozambique. If we could realize this idea together with Mozambique and Zimbabwe, and in this case we can do it and restore the railway connection through your neighbor (the distance is short) to Zimbabwe, then your country would become a good hub for goods not only from Belarus, but also for goods from other states. I think, primarily Russia,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
“We need to work on this idea. Please remind President Mnangagwa about our conversation on this point. It is very important for me to hear what you and your colleagues think about this. This is a huge opportunity,” the president added.
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